Woolworths contact thousands of staff over pay issues dating back nine years
The two issues were uncovered by the company during a review of work practices.
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“I have a family to support, sending money to my daughters, brothers, mother and my wife.'
Govt accused of ‘conspiracy’ thinking in sex education changes
Teachers union says no consultation or guidance over planned changes to sex education.
ELE collapse: Owner accuses clients of not paying, Filipino ex-workers sleep in cars
'I urge you to consider the consequences of withholding payment': ELE owner to clients
Determined railway workers' advocate honoured
“Little wins on behalf of real people" drove New Year Honours recipient.
ELE group collapse: Māori workers caught out
Crown entity paid the money to support more Māori getting into the workforce.
ELE Group collapse: Massive foodbank drive for hundreds of laid-off workers
"My phone is blowing up right now," organiser says as hundreds face a perilous Christmas.
One NZ staff protest over work-from-home policy
The telecommunications company was a pioneer of flexi-time work in 2020.
FMI Building Innovation strike: Union complains of 'lockout'
Strike in run-up to Christmas as director and E tū union in pay dispute.
Redundancies, resignations hit biggest group of Mitre 10 Mega stores
'We needed to realign rosters to reflect current trading conditions.' - Cam Caithness
New $30m Mitre 10 Mega Silverdale redundancies 'lowering labour costs'
'Achieve our objective of lowering labour costs, maintaining customer service standards.'
Restaurant operator Savor lifts lid on cutbacks, weather challenges
The Auckland restaurant group says progress has been made despite big challenges.
Hollywood actors' strike is over as Sag-Aftra reach deal
The tentative deal could see Hollywood up and running again as early as tomorrow.
'Hopefully there's someone in Government who's listening': Early childcare teachers strike
Whangārei Childcare Centre is one of 100 striking across the country.
Union vs Restaurant Association: Clash over pay and employment trial plans
New National Government plans to scrap fair pay legislation and reinstate 90-day trials.
Solution in reach after Westpac, The Warehouse strikes
Union confident talks made progress after strikes at bank, retailer.
Nurses won historic pay rise, but some still waiting for up to $23k to show up
Payroll difficulties mean some nurses won't be paid before Christmas - or even later.
Journalists strike over pay in Otago and Southland
Allied Press/Otago Daily Times journalists are angry over "unliveable" wages.
The Warehouse and union in mediation, broader retail crime a concern
Strike at Warehouse sparks talks, union also juggles bank tensions, retail crime worries.
Striking heart surgeon: Healthcare bureaucrats need to open their eyes
Dr Boddington has also apologised to the public for the disruption caused by the strikes.
Lord of the waterfront: Peter Jackson secures block as union sells HQ
Billionaire unlocks potential development site after E tū sells its headquarters.
Privatising Port of Auckland would cost business and consumers, says union
The money made from the sale of the business would be outstripped by higher cargo fees.
'Concerned': Council of Trade Unions locks building and calls police after anti-Luxon ad
National called the ad "nasty". PM Hipkins says response is "thin-skinned".
More than 5000 senior doctors, dentists strike today
More strikes are planned for the coming weeks.
Senior doctors to strike on Tuesday after union rejects offer
The union disputes Te Whatu Ora's claim that its offer 'essentially' met its request.
More than 5000 senior doctors, dentists to strike on Tuesday
More strikes are planned for the coming weeks.
‘Tax the rich’ rally planned for Auckland
'Anger rising' at inequality: Church deacon, unions among wealth tax rally backers.
Westpac strike to go ahead, inflatable ‘capitalist pig’ expected
In rare bank strike, workers will take a variety of midweek actions.
'Major step forward for nurses', but strike still looms
The latest offer for nurses is a "great start" to addressing discrimination in the sector.
Europe heatwave leads to strikes at popular tourist attraction
Workers are striking at Athens historic attraction as temperatures hit 45C.
Union action from airport workers will see travel disrupted through London airport
Thousands of flights are scheduled to depart from Gatwick during the strike.
More transport disruption 'real possibility' - bus drivers' union boss
However, bus users will have an early week reprieve as bargaining continues.