13 parties charged by WorkSafe New Zealand over Whakaari/White Island tragedy
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
30 November 2020
WorkSafe New Zealand today filed charges against 13 parties in relation to the Whakaari/White Island eruption in December last...
Lifewise homecare workers: still striking for better conditions and pay – E tū
Source: Etu Union
Home support workers are hoping their strike action on Friday will lead to positive change in conditions and culture for both support...
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...
New National Executive
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
Congratulations to the new ASMS National Executive.
After several weeks of voting, members elected their representatives to serve on the...
Inflation data disguises continued higher cost of living for the poorest
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The Council of Trade Unions is concerned that today’s consumer price index (CPI) data shows that for the...
Essential migrant support workers relieved visa shock reversed – E tū
Source: Etu Union
Hundreds of essential skilled migrant workers in the aged care and disability support sectors are relieved they can go back to work...
WorkSafe report identifies steps for improving transport safety
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
22 July 2021
A cross-sector project between WorkSafe NZ and industry representatives has been established to help improve health and safety outcomes...
Missing detail essential in Government’s Emissions Reduction Plan says CTU
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The Government’s Consultation Document on the Emissions Reduction Plan needs to show how it will deliver on our...
Restaurant penalised for multiple COVID-19 breaches
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
29 December 2021
WorkSafe New Zealand has issued three infringement notices to a restaurant for failing to comply with COVID-19 requirements.
Christchurch restaurant...
Matariki public holiday
Source: Employment New Zealand
The Matariki Public Holiday Bill has been passed.
The Government has created a new public holiday for Aotearoa by passing the Te...
Imperial Tobacco closure blow to workers, community – E tū
Source: Etu Union
E tū says today’s confirmation that the Imperial Tobacco plant in Petone will close is a blow to the members as well...
Have you say – bullying and harassment at work
Source: Employment New Zealand
MBIE is releasing an Issues Paper on bullying and harassment (including sexual harassment) at work in New Zealand.
We particularly want to...
