Benefit data shows families cannot wait till Budget 2019 announcements. – CPAG
The latest benefit data from the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) provides cast iron evidence that current levels of welfare…
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Wellington GPs to strike again – Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
GPs at Wellington’s Ora Toa Health practices will strike again tomorrow (FRIDAY) for a full day because of the employer’s…
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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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Foundry workers out in the cold – E Tu
Workers employed by MFL Ltd (formerly Masport Foundry) in Auckland returned from their holiday this week to find they had…