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Govt needs to wake up to sleepover case - by Keith Locke
It is great news that the Government has agreed to enter into negotiations with disability support workers and their unions. read moreMarch 30, 2011 2:12 pm - 2 Comments -
Zero percent won’t pay the rent - by Keith Locke
The election of a National-led Government has sparked newfound employer militancy, and public sector employers are among the most militant. But unions are fighting back on behalf of low paid public service employees. On Friday 27th they have organised nationwide lunchtime (12.30pm – 1.30pm) rallies to protest against the public sector wage freeze and call for a fair deal for low paid workers. read moreNovember 23, 2009 5:07 pm - 23 Comments -
ACC cuts put home care workers below minimum wage - by frog
It is not just the caregivers who will suffer from this policy. Injured people who live in isolated areas are likely to find it increasingly difficult to find any caregiver prepared to travel to their home to provide the home help or attendant care they need. But do ACC care? Seems not. read moreNovember 10, 2009 3:13 pm - 9 Comments
