Ecomomic Bulletin: The COVD-19 lockdown edition
Source: Council Of Trade Unions (CTU) – Press Release/Statement:
Headline: Ecomomic Bulletin: The COVD-19 lockdown edition
I very nearly didn’t write this. All month I have...
Guidance for essential businesses on Easter trading during Alert Level 4
Source: Employment New Zealand
On 31 March 2020, the Government announced that during Alert Level 4, supermarkets will be required to be closed as usual...
A simple guide for dog walkers during lockdown
Source: Auckland Council
There are more than 100,000 registered dog owners in Auckland. That’s a lot of dogs that still need their daily walks to...
Minimum wage increase – vital support for our lowest paid
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
On April 1 the minimum wage will increase $1.20 an hour $18.90 (currently $17.70).
“Within our society the people...
Employment – Postponement of minimum wage increase only option – EMA
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: EMA
The EMA is urging the Government to postpone the planned significant increase to the minimum wage on Wednesday, as employers grapple with...
Reviewboost NZ Waiving Fees During Coronavirus Lockdown
Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand(PR.co.nz)
The coronavirus pandemic has affected families and businesses across the whole of New Zealand, and even more so...
Government supports Air NZ freight flights
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government has fast-tracked up to $1 million to help Air New Zealand move urgent freight to and from New Zealand,...
Lockdown – COVID-19: Breaches of work rights will be logged with unions
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: CTU
The Council of Trade Unions has today launched an online tool for working Kiwis to identify employers who aren’t doing the right thing during...
COVID-19: Breaches of work rights will be logged with unions
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The Council of Trade Unions has today launched an online tool www.together.org.nz/covid-19-work-rights for working Kiwis to identify employers...
Tariff concessions on COVID-19 related products
Source: New Zealand Government
New Zealand will temporarily remove tariffs on all medical and hygiene imports needed for the COVID-19 response.
Trade and Export Growth Minister...
Lockdown – EMA applauds extra measures to keep people in work
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: EMA
The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) says the extra measures to keep people in work will be a huge relief to businesses...
COVID-19: Support for working Kiwis from government welcomed – CTU
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: CTU
The Council of Trade Unions is welcoming today’s announcement from the Minister of Finance to further support working Kiwis.
“Maintaining working Kiwis in...
