Promise of new Matariki public holiday welcomed – E tū
Source: Etu Union
E tū welcomes the Labour Party’s announcement to make a new public holiday in celebration of Matariki, the Māori New Year.
Official celebrations...
Unions call on Government to support international convention against violence & harassment at work
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The Council of Trade Unions is calling on the New Zealand Government to ratify an International Labour Organisation...
Workers’ Memorial Day
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
On April 28th, Workers’ Memorial Day, working people all around the world remember those killed at work.
CTU President...
Unions call for transparency in trade agreement negotiations
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
Unions are calling for the United Kingdom-New Zealand trade negotiations to prioritise decent jobs and the protection of...
CTU announces new Economist and Director of Policy
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The Council of Trade Unions is delighted to announce the permanent appointment of Craig Renney to the position...
A win for workers with new Workplace Relations Minister – E tū
Source: Etu Union
E tū congratulates Labour’s Michael Wood on his appointment as Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety in the new Labour Government.
During his...
A “she’ll be right” attitude is not good enough when it comes to health...
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
23 December 2021
Health and safety should be paramount for adventure activity operators says WorkSafe New Zealand.
What was supposed to be a...
Heritage bargaining update: The Heritage Way? Good news, bad news, and work to do!...
Source: Etu Union
In early October, union delegates from E tū and NZNO met with Heritage management to continue the push for a fair deal...
Improvements to Holidays Act secured
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The NZCTU welcomes today’s announcement that the Government will accept the 22 recommended changes to the Holidays Act...
Profile: Lalopua Sanele QSM – E tū
Source: Etu Union
E tū leader, delegate, and cleaner Lalopua Sanele has been awarded a Queen’s Service Medal (QSM) in the Queen’s Birthday honours list...
Work-related health update – October 2021
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
28 October 2021
Our October work-related health update.
In this issue we cover:
Update from Catherine Epps
COVID-19 update
COVID-19 risk management business care studies
Financial contribution...
Business penalised for not meeting vaccination requirements
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
23 December 2021
WorkSafe New Zealand has issued an infringement notice to a business for failing to comply with its responsibilities under...