Time to start ignoring irresponsible businesses claiming worker shortages – First Union
In response to several recent stories from unethical and out-dated business lobby groups claiming worker shortages in several industries, FIRST…
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New report highlights drug policy trends – NZ Drug Foundation
A new State of the Nation report released today by the NZ Drug Foundation shows that while we are doing…
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Win as Sistema members secure agreement – E Tu
E tū Sistema members who have been in dispute with their employer over wages and conditions have agreed to accept…
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Wellington Drivers vote for industrial action – Wellington Tramways Union
Wellington bus drivers voted for industrial action including a fare strike – driving buses while refusing to take fares –…
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Truck drivers who are employees see similar issues as contractors in the sector – First Union
In response to stories on long haul truck drivers sleeping at depots, not being able to eat or drink anything…
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Steep rise in hardship numbers showcases income inadequacy – AAAP
The latest Ministry of Social Development December 2018 quarterly report show that a record number of people have received…
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Union calls on Coalition Gov’t to reassess RSE scheme – First Union
FIRST Union’s Denise Roche is calling on the Coalition Government to reassess its Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme as labourhire…
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Silence Of The Lambs: Why Is The CTU Saying So Little About The Resident Doctors’ Struggle?
Union rivalries should not be allowed to obscure the very real threat posed to the New Zealand trade union movement by the DHBs’ divide-and-rule strategy. If Powell and her CNS negotiating team are beaten, and the RDA sustains a massive industrial defeat, then employers in other sectors of the economy will not be slow to follow the DHBs’ lead.
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GUEST BLOG: Bryan Bruce – Whatsnexit?
Yesterday’s overwhelmingly decisive vote against the Theresa May EU leave deal in the British House of Commons raises the question -what will happen next?
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Political Caption Competition
“Oh great, a younger, far more attractive female leader right when I’m facing the most humiliating political defeat of my life. Wonderful, and I bet you’re chirpy too aren’t you?”