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Resene Workers Strike for Living Wage Amid Criticism

11/24/2025

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Resene workers are striking for a living wage after union representatives criticized the eight-cent wage proposal.
Community organizations and individuals have raised funds to support the striking workers.
E tu delegates estimate a living wage would cost Resene about $200,000 more per year.
Resene says its offers align with industry standards, while it plans to negotiate.
The living wage concept has drawn criticism for its approach to worker compensation.

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Resene workers are striking for a living wage after union representatives criticized the eight-cent wage proposal.
Community organizations and individuals have raised funds to support the striking workers.
E tu delegates estimate a living wage would cost Resene about $200,000 more per year.
Resene says its offers align with industry standards, while it plans to negotiate.
The living wage concept has drawn criticism for its approach to worker compensation.