Pay Equity
CTU says historic settlement wouldn't happen under proposed new law
The Council of Trade Unions says an historic $2 billion settlement wouldn't have happened under a proposed new law aimed at dealing with pay equity. Audio
Caregiver parent: 'How could they be so mean-spirited?'
Parents who care for their disabled children are upset they weren't included in a $2 billion pay equity settlement giving care workers significant pay rises. Audio
Carer pay equity deal could benefit other workers
Tens of thousands of public sector workers could benefit from a government decision to bring pay equity to staff at rest homes.
Settlement could help rest homes attract workers
The government's $2 billion pay equity settlement could help rest homes attract much-needed workers, the industry says.
Historic pay equity case 'will be a life changer'
The caregiver who led the battle to increase the pay of care and support workers hopes her win will help lift people out of poverty. Video
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
Govt settles historic pay equity case
About 55,000 care and support workers - who are mostly women - will receive pay rises as part of today's $2 billion settlement, the government says. Video
Pay equity deal likely to have limited impact
As you may have heard in the news, a settlement to an historic pay equity claim may be unveiled this afternoon by the government. Audio
Pay rise on the cards for caregivers
Women working in the caregiving sector look set for a pay rise with reports the government is to announce today it has agreed to a $500 million pay deal. Audio
Low-paid women are at parliament today for an announcement on pay
Tax specialist Deborah Russell says an announcement today on a reported big pay rise for women in low-paid work. Audio
NZ's first pay equity mediation under way
Three support workers for children with learning difficulties are taking part in New Zealand's first ever mediation for pay equity today.
Union looks to make more pay equity claims
Unions are considering pay equity claims for women librarians, hospital administration staff and call centre workers.
Law makes it easier for women to bargain over pay equity
A law change will make it easier for women to file pay equity claims with their employers, rather than having to go through the courts.
Will new pay parity guidelines really help women?
OPINION: New guidelines to help the country inch towards gender pay parity are on the table, but will they actually work, asks Dita De Boni.
Pay equity disputes may prove costly
Employers say new guidelines for pay equity disputes could cost hundreds of millions of dollars, with female employees involved in such claims able to negotiate directly with their employers. Audio
Pay equity 'could cost hundreds of millions'
Paying staff higher wages under proposed pay equity guidelines is unaffordable, home care providers say.
Government's bid to tackle pay parity welcomed
The caregiver who started the ball rolling on trying to get pay parity between men and women says the Government's finally woken up to the problem. Audio
Union welcomes setting up of pay equity taskforce
Unions and employers are to set up a taskforce to establish principles for dealing with pay equity claims. Audio
Helen Kelly to lead union reps on pay equity taskforce
The Government is setting up a taskforce to look at pay equity. The working group, which is still being formed, will begin to meet later this month and will be tasked with agreeing to equal pay… Audio
Education union joins gender pay discrimination stoush
A union representing hundreds of female teacher aides is the latest to announce legal action over pay discrimination. Audio
