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Union wants apology from Nicola Willis over Treasury ban
Council of Trade Unions says Willis' characterisation of Craig Renney's error is false.
TVNZ cost-cutting plans could transform wider NZ media, union leader warns
The union strikes back after TVNZ this week proposed a series of major changes.
Government shaken by leak of confidential Cabinet paper
Just over a week into the job, a highly secret paper has made it into the public domain.
NZers aren't 'fools', says Willis, confirms just 3000 households will get full tax relief
It came after National's Chris Bishop initially called the analysis 'gutter politics'.
Shane Te Pou: Who’s really standing with those feeling the squeeze?
Opinion: Good jobs and good wages get people ahead, not the occasional tax cut.
'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".
Four names put forward for vacated Waipā Māori Ward seat
Bill Harris, Barney Manaia, Dale Maree Morgan and Gaylene Roberts are all standing.
Policy bonfire a mixed bag for business and unions
Reaction to Chris Hipkins' handbrake on key Labour schemes.
Uber to appeal against 'historic ruling' against rideshare company
Celebrations by unions short-lived as Uber announces plan to appeal landmark decision.
University staff ready for strike action today
The union is pushing for an 8 per cent pay rise to keep pay in step with inflation.
Impossible to measure impact of nurses' refusal to work extra shifts - union
Nurses are protesting over the end of the winter Covid-19 bonus.
Craig Renney: 'Falling wages' is a right-wing fantasy
OPINION: Trade union economist attempts to dispel claims of tumbling wages.
Wharf explosion: Union questions health and safety procedures
Worksafe said any information would be 'months away'.
'Problems with National's economic promises'
OPINION: CTU economist and policy analyst puts National's pledges to the calculator test.
Income insurance scheme a step closer as law passes
It means ACC can look into implementing the $3.5 billion income insurance scheme.
Business lobby stands by 'worst case' description
BusinessNZ trades blows with union over labour law.
Council-owned contractor fails to claw back more than $80k in legal costs
The contracting firm has failed to punish a union by seeking payment of all legal costs.
Benefits need to be up to $165 higher a week, advocacy group says
Benefits will be lifted on Friday. But analysis shows families will still come up short.
Editorial: Government drops the pretense of 'agreements'
EDITORIAL: Fair Pay Agreements are more about the union movement than work conditions.
Medical groups say 'no jab, no job' for healthcare workers will save lives
Metlifecare says mandatory jabs will allay the concerns of the elderly and families.
Opinion | Lockdowns do not suspend employment law
OPINION: CTU's Richard Wagstaff warns employers they cannot unilaterally reduce wages.
New sick leave laws start tomorrow: Why unions say they don't go far enough
Tomorrow, changes to double sick leave entitlements from five to 10 days come into effect.
Wellington bus drivers vote to reject third pay offer
The wrangle over their collective agreement has so far resulted in a strike and a lockout.
Inside the pay freeze debate: Who has snookered who?
The unions claimed a 'backdown' - but has the Government really backed down?
Hamish Rutherford: This week more about union than workers
The pay freeze will affect more than fair pay agreements. This week was about unions.
Fair pay agreement news staunchly divides factions
The issues, perhaps not unexpectedly, have been a political hot potato.
NZ Bus slammed for 'appalling' lockout notice as drivers demand living wage
'To lock them out indefinitely is really just to bludgeon them into submission.'