E tū welcomes vaccine arrival – E tū
Source: Etu Union
The expected early arrival of Aotearoa New Zealand’s first vaccine shipment is welcome news to E tū, the union representing many border...
COVID-19: Unions pleased that vaccinations to start soon
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi welcomes todays announcement from the Prime Minister that the COVID-19...
MPI sentenced after workers exposed to hazardous chemicals
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
11 February 2021
Communication is vital when multiple businesses come together to carry out work, says WorkSafe.
The Ministry for Primary Industries was...
CTU backs stronger Māori representation in local democracy
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi welcomes the Government’s introduction of the Local Electoral (Māori Wards...
Thirsty Liquor Tokoroa loses alcohol license after employment law non-compliance
Source: Employment New Zealand
The South Waikato District Licensing Committee has declined an application for a liquor license renewal sought by Two Brothers Wholesale Limited,...
COVID-19: Short term absence payments welcomed by unions
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The Council of Trade Unions is welcoming the introduction of the new Short-Term Absence Payment (STAP) as part...
One step closer to Matariki holiday – E tū
Source: Etu Union
Workers across the country are celebrating today as the Labour Government take a further step towards their pre-election commitment to make Matariki...
Staring down the barrel of a senior doctor staffing crisis
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
It can take at least 13 years to train a hospital specialist and we are facing not only gaping...
Union welcomes border workers given priority for COVID-19 vaccine – E tū
Source: Etu Union
E tū supports the Government’s commitment ensuring that border workers and their families are prioritised in the roll-out of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine.
Prime...
Improved cancer treatment relies on more staff
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Toi Mata Hauora warns cancer treatment in New Zealand will not improve without...
Strong headline employment data hides weak spots in labour market
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The Council of Trade Unions is pleased that employment numbers out today show that the recovery from COVID-19...
COVID-19 vaccination and employment implications
Source: Employment New Zealand
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) will soon be updating businesses and workers with guidance about the upcoming COVID-19...
