Thursday 29 May
More than 370 theatre nurses at Auckland hospitals have begun a month-long on-call strike, in response to under-staffing concerns. The PSA are calling for stronger… Read More »Thursday 29 May
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Wednesday 28 May
Some of the country’s leading pay equity specialists may be at risk of losing their jobs following the Government’s overhaul of the system, with one… Read More »Wednesday 28 May
Tuesday 27 May
Dame Marilyn Waring has worked with a group of former women MPs to form the People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity, which will gather evidence… Read More »Tuesday 27 May
Thursday 22 May
The Government is set to unveil their Budget, which is expected to lead to further public service cuts and confirm the end of funding for… Read More »Thursday 22 May
Tuesday 20 May
Unions are pointing out that changes to the pay equity system have made it “virtually impossible” for new claims to succeed. The government will spend… Read More »Tuesday 20 May
Monday 19 May
The PSA says mediation has failed to resolve its conflict with the government over working from home, with the case now heading to the ERA.… Read More »Monday 19 May
Friday 16 May
The Council of Trade Unions met with Brooke van Velden and demanded that she reversed the recent pay equity changes. Remaining staff members at polytech… Read More »Friday 16 May
Monday 12 May
Opposition to the Government’s attacks on pay equity are gathering steam, with protests around the country and more than 65,000 people already signed on to… Read More »Monday 12 May
Tuesday 6 May
New analysis found the clean slate law has no relevant impact on the likelihood of eligible individuals finding work. The New Zealand film sector is keeping… Read More »Tuesday 6 May
Monday 5 May
Unions joined forces on May Day to fight back against the ongoing attack on workers’ rights under the current Government. The senior doctors’ union is… Read More »Monday 5 May