Living wage coming for bus drivers
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The Council of Trade Unions has welcomed today’s announcement from Minister of Transport Phil Twyford that all bus...
Big ‘to do’ list for new Health Minister
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Toi Mata Hauora welcomes the appointment of Andrew Little to the role of...
Ex-Kiwifruit contractor to pay $276,000 for exploiting migrant workers
Source: Employment New Zealand
A former Bay of Plenty kiwifruit labour contractor and its former owner have been ordered to pay more than $250,000 by...
Easier applications for paid parental leave
Source: Employment New Zealand
There is a simpler application process for new parents and primary carers to apply for paid parental leave.
Applications for parental leave...
Roll up your sleeve!
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
Dr Osman Mansoor“I am very grateful to have received the first dose of the vaccine. It’s a protection for...
Budget 2021: Social insurance “long overdue” – E tū
Source: Etu Union
E tū is celebrating the release of Budget 2021 today, which makes significant moves improve the lives of Aotearoa’s workers and their...
Union report on gig work released
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The Council of Trade Unions is welcoming today’s release of First Unions report: Gig Work in Aotearoa. The report...
Solid economic growth statistics show need for continued government support and focus on equality
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The Council of Trade Unions welcomes today’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data showing New Zealand is on the...
Workers stood down still entitled to minimum wage
Source: Employment New Zealand
The Court of Appeal has overturned the Employment Court’s ruling that employees who did not work during the lockdown were not...
Opening your business over the Easter or ANZAC holidays
Source: Employment New Zealand
If your business is opening over the Easter and ANZAC holidays, you should be aware of the rules around employer obligations...
Union stands in solidarity with members over death at worksite – E tū
Source: Etu Union
E tū offers sincere condolences in the wake of the tragic death of a member from Auckland’s Alto Packaging.
E tū Assistant National...
Health Matters
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
Reducing demand for health care in New Zealand means targeting the growing inequities in Aotearoa. We know our members...
