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When a worker isn't just a worker
Unions are heading to the Employment Court taking action over Uber's drivers - asking the question when a 'contractor' is really a 'worker', and should be offered worker benefits. Audio
Bus drivers relieved at mandatory masks, but want more protection
There's some relief among bus drivers that masks will become mandatory for passengers come Monday, with anxieties running high among workers.
The Prime Minister announced that from Monday, masks must… Audio
Graffiti scrawled on St John ambulances over pay dispute
St John ambulance paramedics are being warned they're offending charitable donors by scrawling graffiti on ambulances as part of a pay dispute. First Union organiser Sarah Stone says it's not their… Audio
FPA report details leak
The working Group on fair pay agreements has delivered its report to Workplace relations Minister Ian Lees Galloway. The full details aren't known, but a few of the details have been leaked. Audio
Courier driver case to be tested in court
First Union is taking legal action on behalf of courier drivers, many who say they are earning less than the minimum wage while on independent contracts. It will argue they are employees, not… Audio
Unpaid work: Employers could face legal action
Companies who continue to require employees to work for no pay could face legal action. Complaints have been flowing in from businesses and public organisations across New Zealand, with tens of… Audio
Hamilton bus drivers strike for living wage
There'll be disruption for bus commuters in Hamilton this morning with drivers walking off the job from 7:30am to 9:30am as they argue for a living wage. About half Hamilton's bus drivers are union… Audio
Questions over Filipino labour-hire contracts: 'They're scared'
A construction worker brought over from the Philippines to work in Auckland says he was told to pay $5000 or be deported, if he wanted to get out of his contract.
Exploitation of kiwifruit workers is rife - union
Some companies are exploiting migrants who lack an understanding of New Zealand's employment laws, a union representing orchard workers says. Audio
Why are Auckland bus drivers striking? FIRST Union responds
West Auckland commuters who travel by bus can expect disruptions to early morning services, as some drivers take part in rolling strike action. FIRST Union members are pushing for better pay and work… Audio
'All the people on the floor just get beat down every day'
Dozens of workers from Fletcher Building businesses walked off the job this morning after pay negotiations with the country's biggest construction company stalled.
Maxine Gay - The first lady of First Union
Maxine Gay is Retail, Finance and Commerce Secretary of FIRST Union, and next month steps down from over 30 years at the forefront of New Zealand's union movement. The daughter of a seamstress and a… Audio
SaveMart fires workers after safety complaints - union
Video - Union workers who complained about unsafe conditions at SaveMart stores have been made redundant, soon after John Campbell was invited to the New Lynn store to see it for himself. Video, Audio
Local bus services come at cost of drivers' wages - union
An election meeting in Wellington has heard complaints transport efficiency is being achieved at the cost of workers wages. Audio
Union welcomes Masala's tax forfeiture
A union fighting the exploitation of migrant workers hopes it has found a potent new ally - the tax department. Dennis Maga from First Union explains. Audio
Ambulance staff reach agreement over pay
Four unions have reached an agreement with St John Ambulance after months of negotiations over pay and conditions.
St John rejects claim of bullying paramedics in mufti protest
'Overworked' paramedics protesting their working conditions told they could face disciplinary action.
Facebook used to recruit illegal migrant workers
A human trafficking scam that's been running for years is allegedly using Facebook to lure migrants into jobs paying less than $10 an hour in New Zealand.
Countdown plans 'incredibly upsetting' for workers
Woolworths is being called on to reveal which of the country's Countdown supermarkets it plans to close as staff fear they may soon be out of a job.
First Union critical of detail around Countdown closures
Thousands of supermarket staff face anxious wait to find out which Countdown stores will close. Yesterday the supermarket's Australian owner announced six New Zealand stores will close. Audio