High Court upholds legality of education and health vaccination mandates
Source: Employment New Zealand
The High Court’s decision in NZDSOS Inc v Minister for Covid-19 Response has now been released.
The High Court upheld the legality...
MECA negotiations underway
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
The first round of MECA negotiations has kicked off in Wellington. We have put together a 23-strong negotiating team,...
Labour’s tax policy: “It’s about time!” – E tū
Source: Etu Union
E tū congratulates the Labour Party for their tax policy, which will see the top two percent of income earners and multinational...
The cost of bullying in your workplace
Source: Employment New Zealand
One in four employees in New Zealand say that they have been bullied at work.
Bullying has a negative effect in people’s...
Cleaners and security guards call for government action – E tū
Source: Etu Union
E tū members in cleaning and security are meeting Government ministers this evening to ensure they will keep their promises to some...
Use and maintenance of a diver’s hose in occupational diving
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
31 May 2020
This bulletin provides guidance about the maintenance and use of a diver’s hose during occupational diving operations.
What is a...
Almost half of vehicle-related deaths on farm could be avoided if seatbelts were used
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
11 February 2021
WorkSafe is advising farmers to buckle up after an analysis of vehicle-related fatalities found that nearly half those that...
Solid foundations for better housing
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The Council of Trade Unions is welcoming today’s announcement from government that will start to address one of...
New Zealand has adopted a new classification system for hazardous substances
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
28 April 2021
On 30 April 2021, New Zealand will adpot a new classification system for hazardous substances under the Hazardous Substances...
‘Sense of mourning’ as Norske Skog mill set to close – E tū
Source: Etu Union
Workers at Norske Skog’s Tasman Mill now know they’ll be losing their jobs in little over a month’s time.
On Wednesday afternoon, workers...
‘Just Transition’ plan essential as refinery closure vote passes – E tū
Source: Etu Union
E tū strongly advocates for a Just Transition in the face of a shareholder vote in favour of closing the oil refinery...
ERA orders Dunedin bakery to pay $299k after Labour Inspectorate investigation
Source: Employment New Zealand
The Employment Relations Authority (ERA) has ordered the Dunedin based Romeeco Bakery owner to pay $299,038 in arrears and penalties.
A Labour...
