Public sector staff on hunt for pay rise
Unions have rejected a call from Finance Minister Bill English for further restraint in wage increases because of the low-inflation environment.
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Dangerous forests everyone's fault
A 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.
Robotic aim for forestry safety
Machines 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.
Unions back Labour and Greens with $120,000
The 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.
Clash of views on success of Govt's labour law changes
A 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.
Union praises inquests into 'intolerable' forest deaths
A 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.
CTU says Joyce's claim untrue
The 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.
Sick leave's $1.26b cost to economy
Bosses 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.
Cunliffe brokers union deal on TPP
Labour 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.
Dr Damien Rogers: Pressure to perform on Cunliffe
David 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.
Employer cleared over security guard death
The 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.
Matt McCarten: Harness slumbering union giant
A 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.
Bill pushes for temp labour during strike
Employers will again be free to hire temporary labour to cover striking workers under a private members' bill to be introduced to Parliament today.
Ports and bloggers colluded: strategist
A 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.
Union weakness lured films
John Key says Hollywood finds New Zealand more attractive than other countries because it does not have a strong union movement.
Lobbying bill begins to worry MPs
Fears that chats with politicians while out shopping or at sport could breach code.
Lifestyle beats money
To 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.