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Steps to end forced labour and lift the wellbeing of workers

Sun, 15 Dec 2019 08:38:41 +1300

New Zealand has ratified the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Protocol to the Forced Labour Convention, reinforcing our strong commitment to ending forced labour and other forms of modern slavery, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Iain Lees-Galloway says.

'Hundreds of shoppers show support for a lift in pay at their supermarket'

Sun, 31 Mar 2019 14:34:36 +1300

The Pak n’ Save Picket for Decent Work at the Auckland Glen Innes store today (27/03/19) saw hundreds of customers filling out forms and handing them into checkout operators to show support for the hard work they do.

Strike notice 'reflects pressure of underfunded disability sector'

Sun, 31 Mar 2019 14:00:19 +1300

NZDSN says notice that IDEA Services has been issued with strike action over failed negotiations with a union representing support and admin staff shows the pressure on disability service providers.

CTU backs minimum wage rise

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 20:36:31 +1300

The Council of Trade Unions (CTU) strongly backs the increase to the minimum wage from Monday 1 April by $1.20 to $17.70 per hour.

A historical first: FIRST Union workers win fixing rule

Sun, 03 Mar 2019 12:05:18 +1300

A historic and significant, industry-setting decision has been made by the Employment Court of New Zealand in Christchurch regarding the Employment Relations Authority’s ability to fix the provisions of a collective agreement which has been subject to a drawn-out, unsettled collective bargainin

Workers to picket high-end North Shore supermarket for wages they can live on

Sun, 03 Mar 2019 10:13:18 +1300

Union members are taking action outside New World Albany today (Sunday 3rd March 2pm) to stand up for wages they can live on.

Half of Kiwi workers say automation has impacted their job responsibilities - poll

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 14:07:07 +1300

Half of New Zealand workers have already seen their job responsibilities change as a result of automation, according to recruiting experts Hays.

'Darker side emerging of exploitation of migrant workers in NZ'

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 19:32:49 +1300

In reference to the New Zealand resident who allegedly brought Samoan nationals to do illegal work for him in the horticultural industry on a regular basis for decades.

Strike notice lifted as Air NZ and aircraft maintenance workers reach agreement

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 22:09:58 +1300

Air New Zealand is pleased that an agreement has been reached with the unions representing its aircraft maintenance and logistics workers including the lifting of strike notices that threatened to disrupt travel for 120,000 customers over the three busiest travel days of the year.

PhD graduate's personal exploration of job stress and trauma

Sat, 01 Dec 2018 07:43:56 +1300

Very few New Zealanders understand what it’s like to live under the constant threat of terrorism. But Massey Business School lecturer Dr Fatima Junaid knows only too well - through both personal experience and her PhD research.