unions Archive

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  Nats planning more attacks on workers’ rights - by frog

  
  
  
  Not content with its 90 day fire at will legislation, effective nil increases to the minimum wage, undermining workers’ rights to four weeks’ annual leave, and restricting union access to workplaces, John Key has revealed National is planning more attacks on workers’ rights.  Radio New Zealand reports: Mr Key has told the Seafood Industry Council [...] read more
  June 8, 2011 2:24 pm - 51 Comments
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  ‘Together’ an innovative new union launched - by Keith Locke

  
  
  
  An innovative new type of union organisation was launched today, known as ‘Together’. The new union is designed to allow thousands of otherwise isolated workers to find out what rights they have. This includes someone in a small shop, a farm labourer, taxi driver, IT worker or casual labourer.  It will connect isolated workers with others facing similar [...] read more
  May 4, 2011 10:18 am - 11 Comments
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  Join the campaign for fairness at work - by Keith Locke

  
  
  
  Now that the frivolity of the morning is over, I want to take the opportunity to remind Frogblog readers that today the Government’s new industrial relations laws (PDF) come into effect.  These include extending the fire at will provisions for the first 90 days of employment in a new job to all workplaces, restricting union [...] read more
  April 1, 2011 12:06 pm - 13 Comments
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  Michael Moore – ‘America Is NOT Broke’ - by frog

  
  
  
  “Contrary to what those in power would like you to believe so that you’ll give up your pension, cut your wages, and settle for the life your great-grandparents had, America is not broke. Not by a long shot. The country is awash in wealth and cash. It’s just that it’s not in your hands. It has been transferred, in the greatest heist in history, from the workers and consumers to the banks and the portfolios of the uber-rich.” read more
  March 9, 2011 9:45 am - 30 Comments
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  Support the Fairness at Work day of action - by frog

  
  
  
  The NZ Council of Trade Unions‘ Fairness at Work events are on all around the country tomorrow Wed. 20 October. These events are part of the NZCTUs campaign to stop the Government’s attacks on employee’s rights and to build a New Zealand where we all enjoy fair rights at work, decent wages and access to [...] read more
  October 19, 2010 8:53 am - 4 Comments
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  Support 20 October Fairness at Work meetings - by frog

  
  
  
  The NZ Council of Trade Unions is organising numerous Fairness at Work meetings around the country on Wednesday 20 October to work towards stopping the Government’s attacks on employee’s rights and to build a New Zealand where we all enjoy fair rights at work, decent wages and access to strong public services. Diary the one closest to you now. read more
  October 7, 2010 1:20 pm - 3 Comments
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  A short lesson for Sir Peter on employment relations - by Keith Locke

  
  
  
  I have no doubt that Sir Peter Jackson is a well-meaning person, with the interests of his workers at heart. But he does need a short lesson in how to relate to unions. So, Sir Peter, I would advise that: 1. You don’t attack the legitimacy of a union, as you have with Actors Equity. [...] read more
  October 4, 2010 12:14 pm - 10 Comments
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  Attacks on unions are attacks on wages - by frog

  
  
  
  It pays to join the union, but John Key and his Government are doing their utmost to undermine that. The Government’s industrial relations reforms announced last week contain two very disturbing attacks of the ability of unions to organise and negotiate. read more
  July 25, 2010 10:02 am - 6 Comments
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  Workers demand end to wage freeze - by Keith Locke

  
  
  
  The sun shone on rallies for low paid workers held in cities and town across New Zealand. In Auckland they were led by Service Workers Union members in their bright red T-shirts – coming from hospitals and rest homes across the region. Other unions like the Public Service Association and NZ Educational Institute also brought their low paid members along. read more
  November 27, 2009 6:06 pm - 29 Comments
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  Employment relations policy works for workers - by frog

  
  
  
  The Greens industrial relations policy, which Sue Bradford launched today, has been getting good reviews from workers and their unions. Laila Harré at the NDU said: It would be a good thing if the Green Party is able to have a strong influence on industrial relations after the election. They understand that most workers still [...] read more
  September 17, 2008 1:47 pm - 47 Comments
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  Food chemicals pose cancer risks for growers - by frog

  
  
  
  I thought gardening might be soothing, but according to research released this week by Massey University’s Centre for Public Health Research workers in plant nurseries are four times more likely to develop the cancer Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, with apple and pear growing associated with a five-fold risk. The researchers attribute this risk to exposure to the [...] read more
  February 6, 2008 9:45 am - 12 Comments