Wellington, June 9 NZPA - Unions and the Human Rights Commission (HRC) are accusing the Government of voting against a proposal to set work standards for domestic workers at the International Labour Organisation (ILO).

Wellington, June 25 NZPA - The Government is not looking at setting minimum redundancy for workers laid off during the recession. Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson was asked about the issue during Parliament's transport and industrial relations select committee hearing today.

Wellington, March 2 NZPA - A prominent union leader has said last Friday's Job Summit was the first time she had seen a genuine attempt at employers, unions and government constructively working together.

An effective Labour market policy can both underpin economic growth and ensure the fruits of growth can be shared fairly.