International Day of Older Persons
Source: Employment New Zealand
Today is International Day of Older Persons, so it’s a good time to remember that while many people leave the workforce...
Worker’s leg amputated after being crushed in unguarded machinery
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
18 November 2020
An Auckland based steel company’s failure to guard machinery resulted in a worker having his left leg amputated.
In a...
GDP provides a positive signal
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The Council of Trade Unions welcomed the return of growth in the New Zealand economy. Statistics New Zealand...
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...
COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Extension announcement good for working people
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The Council of Trade Unions welcomes the announcement by the Minister of Finance today to extend the COVID-19...
Unions call on government to halt ratifying trade agreement with Myanmar
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The Council of Trade Unions has today formally written to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Nanaia Mahuta and the...
Risky work requires effective and current risk management
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
24 May 2021
WorkSafe is warning businesses that relying on worker competency to manage risky work is no substitute for current and...
Appointment of veteran unionist to Air NZ board “positive sign” – E tū
Source: Etu Union
E tū, the largest union in Aotearoa New Zealand for aviation workers, welcomes Air New Zealand’s move to include a union voice...
Newmarket Fatality
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
We are operating at reduced capacity due to COVID-19 Alert Level Three restrictions. Please only call our 0800 number if someone is...
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...
Explosion from 3000 PSI water blaster gun
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
7 April 2022
This incident occurred on 26 November 2020. The operator was using the water blaster in a correct manner, and...
