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...
Safer Sick Leave
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
ASMS supports all working people having safer sick leave.
The Government has already adjusted sick leave provisions due to Covid-19...
Election delivers high expectations for working people – E tū
Source: Etu Union
E tū congratulates the Labour Party and the Green Party for their respective victories after the preliminary results of General Election 2020.
While...
Planning the perfect Christmas party
Source: Employment New Zealand
We’re not party planners, but these tips can help you arrange a Christmas party that is safe and enjoyable for everyone.
Christmas...
Breathing oxygen and enriched mixtures while diving
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
31 May 2020
This technical bulletin clarifies whether the use of oxygen enriched mixtures and elevated partial pressures of oxygen (PPO2) are...
E tū welcomes vaccine arrival – E tū
Source: Etu Union
The expected early arrival of Aotearoa New Zealand’s first vaccine shipment is welcome news to E tū, the union representing many border...
Lifewise under fire over treatment of homecare support workers and café fundraising drive –...
Source: Etu Union
Homecare support workers employed by Lifewise – a church charity – are resorting to picketing yet again, as the organisation continues to...
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...
Commission lays foundation for necessary Just Transition – E tū
Source: Etu Union
E tū welcomes the latest Climate Change Commission, He Pou a Rangi, report to the Government as it lays firm foundations for...
Serious concerns about high-risk workers being forced back onsite – CTU
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
Reports of employers requiring immunocompromised workers to return to work in Auckland are highly concerning, and risk putting...
NZ Post bargaining update – 12 March 2020 – E tū
Source: Etu Union
E tū, PWUA and NZ Post met for three days of bargaining over 10,11 and 12 March.
There were over 90 claims combined...
Shout out to Auckland’s stretched public health teams
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists says the Covid pandemic is taking a massive toll on public health teams...
