EmploymentFair pay agreement news staunchly divides factionsThe issues, perhaps not unexpectedly, have been a political hot potato.07 May 04:35 AM
New ZealandNZ Bus slammed for 'appalling' lockout notice as drivers demand living wage'To lock them out indefinitely is really just to bludgeon them into submission.'22 Apr 07:15 PM
New Zealand70 workers lose jobs weeks away from ChristmasUnion says Deane Apparel staff lose Christmas leave and Govt income relief.02 Dec 06:50 PM
KahuMatariki holiday could cost $200 million a year - but likely to be popularMatariki holiday will cost $200m a year, but two-thirds of Kiwis support it.07 Sep 07:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRedundancy notices start for wage subsidy workersWork is about to end for many of the 372,000 Kiwis still on Covid-19 wage subsidies.15 Jul 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentSkyCity applies for wage subsidy extension, angering laid-off workersSkyCity is seeking more Government help after laying off 900 staff.13 Jul 05:00 PM
Employment'Five days not enough': CTU calls for more sick leaveUnions want sick leave amounts to be doubled to 10 days a year.02 Jun 10:33 PM
New ZealandTeacher aides win historic pay equity dealAnother big step towards equal pay for NZ women and men.27 May 07:00 AM
EmploymentRedundancies pitting workers against each otherOne hotel has offered half of its remaining jobs to work visa holders.25 May 12:23 AM
EmploymentCoronavirus: Hotel workers' wages cut to $585 a weekHotel workers are being asked to work for only the $585 a week state subsidy.01 Apr 05:42 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Minimum wage rise means more effort needed to keep firms afloatThe Government forged ahead with minimum wage rises today, will it help or hurt recovery?01 Apr 04:46 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 coronavirus: CTU told of 'unscrupulous employers' exploiting staffCouncil of Trade Unions is warning employers not to take advantage of the Covid-19 crisis.24 Mar 06:13 PM
BusinessEssential service? Pizza chain labelled 'socially irresponsible' for staying open during lockdownUnite Union says pizza shops and food delivery stores must close to protect staff.24 Mar 03:44 AM
New ZealandMinimum wage rise to benefit 250,000 workersAround 250,000 people will get a pay boost next year with an increase in the minimum wage.17 Dec 10:50 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Schools set to benefit in massive Government spend upCTU president Richard Wagstaff delivered a veiled message to New Zealand First.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandArdern's wisdom tooth op leaves significant facial swellingPrime Minister recovering at home after having an impacted wisdom tooth removed on Friday24 Nov 08:06 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: Even the PM's gone cold on Fair Pay AgreementsCOMMENT: If the unions thought this was Christmas they're in for some real disappointment.15 Oct 05:52 PM
EconomyGains of CPTPP Trans-Pacific trade deal yet to be seenWithout US, Trans-Pacific trade deal isn't delivering everything that was promised.23 Sep 05:00 PM
Construction'She's a hard road finding the perfect trade deal' - On the Map podcastCommentators discuss what kind of trade deals are best.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWomen share work discrimination stories for pay transparency campaignThe HRC is urging the Government to make pay secrecy illegal.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTrades Hall bombing: Police now believe they know who killer's target wasCaretaker Ernie Abbott was killed doing his job - now police know who was meant to die.22 Jul 12:07 AM
Banking and financeStaff sacked: Bank employees on pressures of bonus cultureStaff have been sacked for deleting customer email addresses to prevent negative feedback.02 Jul 09:58 PM
New ZealandHosking: The Govt's big issue - can it tell the truth or hold a line?Comment: They say final offer. It isn't. They say there is no more. That's untrue.16 Jun 10:04 PM
New ZealandBus driver meal breaks off to a bad startUnions say regional councils aren't being proactive enough.21 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBus crisis over drivers' breaks has been avertedSome Auckland bus services still likely to be cancelled as drivers take statutory breaks.30 Apr 02:32 AM
New ZealandOverworked and underpaid: The revival of strikes in New ZealandComplex causes make worker action hard to predict.10 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionKate HawkesbyHawkesby: What's the point in joining a union these days?COMMENT: Maybe we're all empowered individuals these days and unions have had their time?05 Mar 05:28 PM
OpinionComment: A no-deal Brexit would be bad for NZComment: A no-deal Brexit would be bad news for New Zealand.28 Feb 04:00 PM
Employment'I worry for my kids and grandkids': Costs rising faster than wages for 70pc of Kiwis"I feel undervalued & underpaid," said one worker in the survey.06 Jan 09:49 PM
New ZealandWaihi mine workers strike again for better payWorkers at OceanaGold's underground mine in Waihi are taking further industrial action.15 Sep 04:00 AM
Small BusinessNats challenge NZ First over work lawWorkplace minister says all Government parties support the workplace bill.13 Sep 05:19 AM
EmploymentHolidays Act overhaul welcomedConfusion over annual leave has so far cost police $39 million in arrears.29 May 12:03 AM
PoliticsNicola Patrick: The dinosaurs are gone ... and soon their fossils will be, tooThe PM said: 'It's not where the future lies." I didn't know the future was so close.15 Apr 02:03 AM
Small BusinessPay gap bill has backing of unionsGreater pay transparency means less chance of conscious and unconscious bias says CTU boss05 Mar 04:49 AM
