Fair pay agreement news staunchly divides factions
The issues, perhaps not unexpectedly, have been a political hot potato.
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'To lock them out indefinitely is really just to bludgeon them into submission.'
70 workers lose jobs weeks away from Christmas
Union says Deane Apparel staff lose Christmas leave and Govt income relief.
Matariki holiday could cost $200 million a year - but likely to be popular
Matariki holiday will cost $200m a year, but two-thirds of Kiwis support it.
Redundancy notices start for wage subsidy workers
Work is about to end for many of the 372,000 Kiwis still on Covid-19 wage subsidies.
SkyCity applies for wage subsidy extension, angering laid-off workers
SkyCity is seeking more Government help after laying off 900 staff.
'Five days not enough': CTU calls for more sick leave
Unions want sick leave amounts to be doubled to 10 days a year.
Teacher aides win historic pay equity deal
Another big step towards equal pay for NZ women and men.
Redundancies pitting workers against each other
One hotel has offered half of its remaining jobs to work visa holders.
Coronavirus: Hotel workers' wages cut to $585 a week
Hotel workers are being asked to work for only the $585 a week state subsidy.
Liam Dann: Minimum wage rise means more effort needed to keep firms afloat
The Government forged ahead with minimum wage rises today, will it help or hurt recovery?
Covid-19 coronavirus: CTU told of 'unscrupulous employers' exploiting staff
Council of Trade Unions is warning employers not to take advantage of the Covid-19 crisis.
Essential service? Pizza chain labelled 'socially irresponsible' for staying open during lockdown
Unite Union says pizza shops and food delivery stores must close to protect staff.
Minimum wage rise to benefit 250,000 workers
Around 250,000 people will get a pay boost next year with an increase in the minimum wage.
Revealed: Schools set to benefit in massive Government spend up
CTU president Richard Wagstaff delivered a veiled message to New Zealand First.
Ardern's wisdom tooth op leaves significant facial swelling
Prime Minister recovering at home after having an impacted wisdom tooth removed on Friday
Hosking: Even the PM's gone cold on Fair Pay Agreements
COMMENT: If the unions thought this was Christmas they're in for some real disappointment.
Gains of CPTPP Trans-Pacific trade deal yet to be seen
Without US, Trans-Pacific trade deal isn't delivering everything that was promised.
'She's a hard road finding the perfect trade deal' - On the Map podcast
Commentators discuss what kind of trade deals are best.
Women share work discrimination stories for pay transparency campaign
The HRC is urging the Government to make pay secrecy illegal.
Trades Hall bombing: Police now believe they know who killer's target was
Caretaker Ernie Abbott was killed doing his job - now police know who was meant to die.
Staff sacked: Bank employees on pressures of bonus culture
Staff have been sacked for deleting customer email addresses to prevent negative feedback.
Hosking: 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.
Bus driver meal breaks off to a bad start
Unions say regional councils aren't being proactive enough.
Bus crisis over drivers' breaks has been averted
Some Auckland bus services still likely to be cancelled as drivers take statutory breaks.
Overworked and underpaid: The revival of strikes in New Zealand
Complex causes make worker action hard to predict.
Hawkesby: 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?
Comment: A no-deal Brexit would be bad for NZ
Comment: A no-deal Brexit would be bad news for New Zealand.
'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.
Waihi mine workers strike again for better pay
Workers at OceanaGold's underground mine in Waihi are taking further industrial action.
Nats challenge NZ First over work law
Workplace minister says all Government parties support the workplace bill.
Holidays Act overhaul welcomed
Confusion over annual leave has so far cost police $39 million in arrears.
Nicola Patrick: The dinosaurs are gone ... and soon their fossils will be, too
The PM said: 'It's not where the future lies." I didn't know the future was so close.
Pay gap bill has backing of unions
Greater pay transparency means less chance of conscious and unconscious bias says CTU boss