Union members’ Safer sick leave campaign; a step closer
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The Council of Trade Unions has today presented an oral submission to the Parliamentary Select Committee (Education and...
An open letter to Jacinda Ardern on a People’s Vaccine
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
ASMS, along with 41 other organisations, has backed an open letter to prime minister Jacinda Ardern, minister of foreign...
Work related health update – December 2020
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
10 December 2020
Our December work-related health update.
In this issue we cover:
Summer time risks for businesses and workers to manage
COVID-19 Alert Level...
Two parties sentenced following Haast fatality
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
27 January 2021
The gas water heater used to supply a shower in which a 12-year-old boy died in 2018, should never...
Be vigilant of asbestos during summer DIY and home improvements
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
18 January 2021
WorkSafe New Zealand says people planning summer DIY projects around their homes need to be aware of the risk...
JCCs Round One
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
The first round of JCCs gets underway later this month. We had some lively and well attended meetings last...
Lifewise workers continue strike action despite lockout threat – E tū
Source: Etu Union
Lifewise homecare support workers are continuing their fight for better working conditions, even as they now face a possible lockout from their...
Out of office – Wellington Anniversary Day
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
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Cost of living rising for poorest households
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The Council of Trade Unions is warning that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures out today illustrate that...
Enhancing safety innovation in New Zealand
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
20 January 2021
When Jason Johnstone was medically discharged from his job as an operator/trainer after being diagnosed with Hand Arm Vibration...
Waitangi Day 2021 – top seven employment tips you need to know
Source: Employment New Zealand
This year, Waitangi Day falls on Saturday 6 February and is observed on that day or Monday 8 February. Here are...
Kiwi screen sector, leads the world for managing COVID-19
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
15 January 2021
The New Zealand screen sector is being hailed for its innovative approach to managing COVID- 19.
A new partnership between...