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The union says many care and support workers are back to square one.
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University of Waikato staff strike on Open Day after salary talks 'hit a wall'
The Tertiary Education Union has demanded a 5 per cent salary increase for staff.
Disneyland character and parade performers vote to join union
'For the Disney Cast Members ... their dream came true.'
TVNZ's staff redundancy bill: How much it will have to pay out
The figures come as TVNZ and the E tū union begin mediation today.
'Bad taste': Union boss rebuked in stoush over bus stop announcements
Boss distributed leaflets about “excessively loud and distracting” announcements.
ACC cutting 390 jobs - nearly 10 per cent of workforce
The public sector union said the cuts included 'vital' injury prevention staff.
ACC spending cuts expected to be announced today, 100 jobs possibly on the line
The agency's bosses said changes will not impact frontline services like rehabilitation.
Mayor Wayne Brown bins long-term lease for Port of Auckland, sticks with status quo
The Auckland Mayor earlier warned that the 'manure hits the fan' if nothing changed.
Concerns Uber now has 'monopolistic' position after Ola ditches NZ
Ola exits New Zealand, unions warn of rising Uber fares.
'Impasse': Doctors vote to strike after pay offer rejected
Union members rejected the offers and voted to strike for 25 hours from May 7.
Police reject Government's latest pay offer, say coalition has 'one more chance'
More than 75 per cent of police officers voted against the offer.
Easysteel jobs on the line, union blasts 'bombshell'
Workers face fallout after turmoil at Fletcher Building.
ELE group collapse: Deloitte receiver pays 844 sacked ELE workers $1.25m
Payment so far is only 35c in the dollar. Deloitte plans a further distribution soon.
Unions slam PM’s comment they ‘don’t seem to care about working New Zealanders’
Christopher Luxon called on unions to support the Government's tax relief plans.
NZ’s highest-paid CEOs revealed, new record of $8.42m set for largest pay packet
Twenty-five chief executives received at least $2m in remuneration in 2023.
Government cuts will hit Pasifika communities hard
Spending at the Ministry for Pacific Peoples will be slashed by 40 per cent.
One NZ unionised call centre workers vote on strike
The union says a 'unilateral' remote work rule is provocative but One NZ says it's fair.
NZ Post's plan to replace postal workers with couriers will slow deliveries, union warns
The company plans to lay off 700 posties.
Property Insider: Who ate all the pies? Sacked Filipino worker finds new job
How to keep tradies on your site? Could a pie-dispensing machine help retain them?
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‘Last of its kind’ - TVNZ staff ‘deeply concerned’ as flagship shows face axe
Former PM Helen Clark has labelled the cuts 'disgraceful'.
ELE group collapse: Deloitte to sell security company
The sale 'allows for the ongoing employment for staff'.
Staff protest looming cuts to University of Waikato Library
People gathered at the University for a protest against proposed cost cuts.
'One of a kind': Friends and family pay tribute to Taranaki crash victim
“Her beautiful soul was an absolute delight."
One NZ cuts staff, continues talks with union over WFH reduction
The union opposes a move to three days in the office, up from the previous two.
Shock reason Anne Hathaway walked off set of photoshoot
The star walked off set in the middle of getting her hair and makeup done.
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.
War in the workplace: What does it take to fight your employer?
'I have to walk out of this building with people thinking I'm a bully, and I didn't know.'
Watch: Sacked ELE worker sleeping in his car - 'I'm like a shrimp'
“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.