Unions will take their campaign against ACC cuts to the Wellington sevens tournament this weekend.The Council of Trade Unions president Helen Kelly says they will be paying for ads on the stadium's giant screens taking "a light-hearted route to a ser
Unions will take their campaign against ACC cuts to the Wellington sevens tournament this weekend.
The Council of Trade Unions president Helen Kelly says they will be paying for ads on the stadium's giant screens taking "a light-hearted route to a serious message about ACC".
The adverts, featuring the fictional misfortunes of 'Borat' in his fluorescent mankini with the strapline "That's gotta hurt - but cuts to ACC will hurt more".
"Our ads will keep with the fun of the occasion for fans watching on the screens around Wellington while giving a gentle reminder that the financial protection from ACC that they take for granted is under serious threat from this government's policies," Ms Kelly said.
The adverts will played between games televised on giant screens at the Westpac Stadium concourse, Queen's Wharf and Courtenay Place.
The campaign was paid for by unions who are backing the march and rally at Parliament on Tuesday February 16 which will also involve the bikers' lobby, health professionals and the public.
The Government is pruning back some ACC entitlements and increasing levies due to the cost of the scheme.
It has a policy of introducing competition for workplace accident insurance, but has to yet to make any moves in that area.
