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<i>Matt McCarten</i>: Collective union forces gather to fight Key attack

<i>John Armstrong:</i> Veteran activists need new tactics

Metal workers get 3 per cent pay rise

Nearly 2000 engineering and manufacturing workers have agreed to accept a 3 per cent pay rise this year and the same again next year.

Unions rallying against new employment laws

Unions are warning of heated collective contract talks on the horizon.

<i>Garth George:</i> Union tirade the same tired story

Garth George writes that after the Labour years, activists are relishing the chance to take their fight back to the street.

Alterations to sick leave go too far, says expert

<i>Andrew Little:</i> Employment laws should make work more rewarding

Andrew Little writes that changes to laws that take away workers' rights are unfair and unjust.

Patient spikes swamp North Shore Hospital

Patients are being treated in the corridors of North Shore Hospital's A&E because of overcrowding due to winter illnesses.

Report on 90-day trials at odds with Govt line

Eating at work linked to sickies

You're safer to eat your lunch off a toilet seat than the average office desk - and be careful how you handle the taps on the way out.

<i>Editorial:</i> Employment law changes a much fairer fit

Does size matter: 90 days for all, or just for the small?

When the 90 day probationary period Bill was introduced, many people got hot under the collar. There were those that were thrilled.

NZ opens arms wider for business migrants

<i>Bruce Emson:</i> Bosses unite to make workplaces safer

Plan makes sacking workers easier

Employment law changes will swing the balance in favour of bosses and expose workers to easier dismissal, an expert says.

<i>Deborah Hill Cone</i>: Helping hands get all the respect

Sure, we revere those who help others, but spare a thought for all the rest.