A group of essential workers at a South Auckland primary school are now struggling with their future after learning that they face redundancy from a job theyâve given their all to.
Around two weeks ago, the four contracted cleaners at Finlayson Park School, who have been working there for about six years and throughout the COVID-19 crisis, found out their employerâs cleaning contract had not been renewed and had been given to a franchisor instead.
But rather than rehire the existing cleaners, the franchisor has proposed to contract the work to a family-run franchisee.
The cleaners have pleaded with the schoolâs management to meet with them to hear their concerns.