Unite Union
Burger King ruling shows wage theft problem - union
The Unite union is hailing a ruling against Burger King, saying it highlights a big wage theft problem. The fast food chain has been banned by the Employment Relations Authority from hiring foreign… Audio
Fast food workers strike
Restaurant Brands has hit back at union members after a strike today, saying overall wages and conditions for their fast-food employees are better than at the company's competitors.
McDonald's worker awarded $1200 over roster battle
A 19-year-old woman has won her battle with fast food chain McDonald's for $1200 backpay, after not being rostered on for three consecutive weeks.
Unions say practice of low hours widespread among retailers
Unite Union is taking Burger King and McDonald's to court, arguing they're cheating their staff of their rights to guaranteed hours and shifts. Audio
Retailers accused of denying workers hours
Retailers are being accused of not letting staff work all the hours that are available. But Greg Harford of Retail NZ says most employers give existing staff extra hours if they can, because it's more… Audio
Guaranteed fast-food hours 'heaps better for planning'
A mother of two who has worked in the fast-food industry for 14 years says a new agreement giving them fully guaranteed hours is a huge victory.
McDonalds, Burger King 'cheating' workers - union
Unite Union is taking Burger King and McDonald's to court, saying they are cheating their staff of their rights to guaranteed hours and shifts.
Restaurant Brands workers win major concessions over hours
The Unite Union is celebrating a victory for its members working for fast food company Restaurant Brands. For the company, it's a win win. "If staff are happy and engaged with the employer, they are… Audio
Restaurant Brands workers to get fully guaranteed hours
Thousands of fast-food workers will get fully guaranteed hours for the first time in decades under a new deal between Unite Union and Restaurant Brands. Audio
Growing discontent over low wage growth - unions
With rates, rents and bills showing no signs of abating, unions say staff are increasingly considering strike action to get a meaningful share.
Protest becomes 'victory' for Carl's Jr workers
Planned protests have been called off after offers to compensate Carl's Jr workers disadvantaged by the sale of a restaurant in Gisborne.