PoliticsUnion accuses minister of ‘passing the buck’ on pay equity changesThe reform has prompted protests up and down the country.15 May 01:39 AM
PremiumEconomyU-turn: Treasury to let union and other groups attend Budget lock-upThe move follows Nicola Willis intervening. 14 May 11:30 PM
New Zealand‘Middle class struggle’: Housing costs hit essential workersMarket rent is $650 per week; these homes will rent for $520, saving $6760 annually.17 Mar 11:39 PM
New ZealandUnions slam PM’s comment they ‘don’t seem to care about working New Zealanders’09 Apr 05:54 AM
PoliticsGovernment shaken by leak of confidential Cabinet paperJust over a week into the job, a highly secret paper has made it into the public domain.04 Dec 05:00 PM
PoliticsNZers aren't 'fools', says Willis, confirms just 3000 households will get full tax reliefIt came after National's Chris Bishop initially called the analysis 'gutter politics'.05 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te Pou: Who’s really standing with those feeling the squeeze?Opinion: Good jobs and good wages get people ahead, not the occasional tax cut.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Concerned': Council of Trade Unions locks building and calls police after anti-Luxon adNational called the ad "nasty". PM Hipkins says response is "thin-skinned".05 Sep 03:40 AM
KahuFour names put forward for vacated Waipā Māori Ward seatBill Harris, Barney Manaia, Dale Maree Morgan and Gaylene Roberts are all standing.29 May 08:11 PM
PoliticsPolicy bonfire a mixed bag for business and unionsReaction to Chris Hipkins' handbrake on key Labour schemes.08 Feb 05:42 PM
New ZealandUber to appeal against 'historic ruling' against rideshare companyCelebrations by unions short-lived as Uber announces plan to appeal landmark decision.25 Oct 03:48 AM
New ZealandUniversity staff ready for strike action todayThe union is pushing for an 8 per cent pay rise to keep pay in step with inflation.05 Oct 06:30 PM
New ZealandImpossible to measure impact of nurses' refusal to work extra shifts - unionNurses are protesting over the end of the winter Covid-19 bonus.05 Oct 06:16 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCraig Renney: 'Falling wages' is a right-wing fantasyOPINION: Trade union economist attempts to dispel claims of tumbling wages.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWharf explosion: Union questions health and safety proceduresWorksafe said any information would be 'months away'.28 Aug 12:15 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinion'Problems with National's economic promises'OPINION: CTU economist and policy analyst puts National's pledges to the calculator test.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandIncome insurance scheme a step closer as law passesIt means ACC can look into implementing the $3.5 billion income insurance scheme.20 May 12:55 AM
EmploymentBusiness lobby stands by 'worst case' descriptionBusinessNZ trades blows with union over labour law.17 May 05:30 AM
New ZealandCouncil-owned contractor fails to claw back more than $80k in legal costsThe contracting firm has failed to punish a union by seeking payment of all legal costs.07 Apr 04:30 AM
New ZealandBenefits need to be up to $165 higher a week, advocacy group saysBenefits will be lifted on Friday. But analysis shows families will still come up short.28 Mar 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Government drops the pretense of 'agreements'EDITORIAL: Fair Pay Agreements are more about the union movement than work conditions.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMedical groups say 'no jab, no job' for healthcare workers will save livesMetlifecare says mandatory jabs will allay the concerns of the elderly and families.11 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion | Lockdowns do not suspend employment lawOPINION: CTU's Richard Wagstaff warns employers they cannot unilaterally reduce wages.07 Sep 05:00 PM
EmploymentNew sick leave laws start tomorrow: Why unions say they don't go far enoughTomorrow, changes to double sick leave entitlements from five to 10 days come into effect.22 Jul 08:21 PM
New ZealandWellington bus drivers vote to reject third pay offerThe wrangle over their collective agreement has so far resulted in a strike and a lockout.23 Jun 01:39 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the pay freeze debate: Who has snookered who?The unions claimed a 'backdown' - but has the Government really backed down?14 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHamish RutherfordHamish Rutherford: This week more about union than workersThe pay freeze will affect more than fair pay agreements. This week was about unions.07 May 05:48 AM
