ManufacturingCotton On backs down on tea break planFashion retail chain Cotton On has backed down on a plan to have employees individually negotiate a tea and lunch break.24 Mar 03:34 AM
ManufacturingChain targets tea breaksHigh street fashion chain Cotton On has become the first company to attempt to invoke the Government's 'tea break' law, First Union claims.23 Mar 04:38 AM
New ZealandPublic sector staff on hunt for pay riseUnions have rejected a call from Finance Minister Bill English for further restraint in wage increases because of the low-inflation environment.21 Jan 04:00 PM
EmploymentDangerous forests everyone's faultA union has attacked "antipathy" against forestry workers and their representatives, as a safety review pins the blame for the industry's high fatality rate on everyone involved.31 Oct 04:00 PM
EmploymentRobotic aim for forestry safetyMachines which fell trees under remote control by operators standing at safe distances are being hailed as important new tools and a world first for reducing deaths and injuries in forests.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandUnions back Labour and Greens with $120,000The Labour and Green party coffers will receive a $120,000 boost for the election from unions that are also hoping to mobilise thousands of members to push for a change of Government.30 Jun 05:00 PM
EmploymentClash of views on success of Govt's labour law changesA Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment report this month says amendments to the Employment Relations Act and the Holidays Act that the Govt made in 2011 have achieved some of their policy objectives in the short term.20 Jun 05:00 PM
EmploymentUnion praises inquests into 'intolerable' forest deathsA union body leading prosecutions over the deaths of forestry workers has applauded a coroner for tackling the problem, which it described as unsustainable and intolerable.12 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCTU says Joyce's claim untrueThe Council of Trade Unions tonight said a claim by cabinet minister Steven Joyce that it walked away from Government briefings on the Trans Pacific Partnership were untrue.10 Dec 09:30 AM
New ZealandSick leave's $1.26b cost to economyBosses are being urged to look at why workers are staying home sick, as a new report puts the cost of employee absences at $1.26b a year.04 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandCunliffe brokers union deal on TPPLabour leader David Cunliffe intervened in a meeting of affiliated unions at the party conference in Wigram to broker a compromise resolution on the Trans Pacific Partnership.02 Nov 12:18 AM
OpinionDr Damien Rogers: Pressure to perform on CunliffeDavid Cunliffe's popularity began to wane almost as soon as the media spotlight ceased illuminating the contest over the Labour Party's parliamentary leadership, writes Dr Damien Rogers.31 Oct 04:36 AM
New ZealandEmployer cleared over security guard deathThe Council of Trade Unions (CTU) is calling for an appeal to be launched after the Waitakere District Court ruled that the death of a young security guard is not the responsibility of his employer.14 Oct 09:35 PM
OpinionMatt McCarten: Harness slumbering union giantA merger between the two biggest and most influential unions affiliated to the Labour Party is almost certain to happen around the middle of next year, says Matt McCarten.31 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandBill pushes for temp labour during strikeEmployers will again be free to hire temporary labour to cover striking workers under a private members' bill to be introduced to Parliament today.13 Jun 02:29 AM
New ZealandPorts and bloggers colluded: strategistA political strategist who has trained National Party MPs says the Ports of Auckland colluded with right wing bloggers to undermine industrial action against the Ports of Auckland.31 May 05:30 PM
EmploymentUnion weakness lured filmsJohn Key says Hollywood finds New Zealand more attractive than other countries because it does not have a strong union movement.23 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandLobbying bill begins to worry MPsFears that chats with politicians while out shopping or at sport could breach code.26 Sep 10:26 PM
New ZealandLifestyle beats moneyTo mark the Herald relaunch we're taking an in-depth, week-long look at what it means to be Kiwi. Today - why we choose NZ over anywhere else on the globe.09 Sep 05:30 PM
