Kristine Bartlett
'Really really happy': Kristine Bartlett on pay equity law passing
Last night MPs passed the pay equity law that makes it easier for women to be paid the same as men even if they work in different industries.
Employers are already required to pay employees in the… Audio
The Kiwis who made a big impression in 2018
A pay equity campaigner, a surfing mathematician and teenage Winter Olympic medallists are among the Kiwis whose efforts stood out in 2018.
'I love my job' - care worker, NZer of the Year Kristine Bartlett
Equal-pay advocate Kristine Bartlett changed the lives of thousands of New Zealand's lowest paid workers, which is why she has been announced as the New Zealander of the Year. Ms Bartlett was the face… Audio
New pay rates come into effect for aged care and disability workers
About 55 thousand aged care and disability workers celebrated at the weekend as their new pay rates came into effect. Workers in the sector are getting a rise of between 15 and 50 percent, after they… Audio
Care and support workers celebrate $2-billion win
Yesterday dozens of workers crowded into a Wellington church hall to celebrate the announcement that health care and support workers will receive a substantial pay rise. Among them was Kristine… Audio
Fight over for equal pay advocate
Kristine Bartlett has spent five years battling for equal pay. She says today's announcement of a $2b settlement isn't just a pay rise, it's the difference between poverty and living an enjoyable… Audio
Case against Teranova led to $2b pay equity settlement
Service and Foodworkers Union Member Kristine Bartlett's case against her employer Teranova led to today's announcement of a $2b pay equity settlement for care and support workers. Video, Audio
Govt change to pay equity claims welcomed
A government change to allow pay equity claims has delighted rest home worker Kristine Bartlett who successfully took her case about pay equity to court in 2014. Audio
Midwives could draw hope from landmark caregiver case
Midwives looking to sue the Government over pay parity may be able to draw hope from the recent Terra Nova home care case. Audio
Caregiver wins moral victory in long running pay equity case
A caregiver has won a moral victory in a long running pay equity case - a victory that could have impact on women across many low paid sectors. Audio
Woman who iniated aged care court case speaks
Workers in aged care homes could face a long wait before they achieve pay parity with men in similar occupations. Audio
Unions and businesses are locked in a landmark court case
Unions and businesses are locked in a landmark court case over a woman who after 20 years working in a Lower Hutt resthome makes less than 15 dollars an hour. Audio