Unions
Govt - no more large scale pay equity talks after claim lodged
Unions have lodged a claim for community mental health workers, seeking pay parity with their colleagues in the disability and aged care sectors. Audio
For Pete's Sake - the political songs of Peter Conway
For Pete's Sake - the political songs of Peter Conway. An album to celebrate the life and songwriting of Pete Conway. Audio
Disability support workers walk off the job
Hundreds of disability support workers around the country took to the streets this morning in a one-hour strike against their working conditions.
3000 disability support workers to strike over pay
A nation-wide strike of 3000 disability support workers is set to take place on Thursday.
The individualisation of a collective victory
An historic $2 billion pay equity deal dominated the headlines this week but did the media's focus on the part played by one feisty individual obscure the collective efforts of unions and their… Audio
Defence Force accused of intimidating striking staff
The Defence Force denies it tried to stop civilian staff taking part in a strike for better pay, but the workers' union says it acted unlawfully.
Junior doctors reach roster deal with DHBs
Junior doctors and their employers have hammered out a deal in their long-running and bitter row over rosters.
Meatworkers betrayed by thieving union official
Meatworkers union official Jamie Clark has been sentenced to eight months' home detention for stealing nearly $55,000 from the Blue Sky Meats union account. Audio
Ambulance staff refuse to work at summer events over pay row
About 1000 St John Ambulance workers will be refusing to work at summer events until February.
Junior doctors' strike cost $1.5m
A two-day strike by junior doctors in October cost district health boards $1.5 million.
Ambulance staff reach agreement over pay
Four unions have reached an agreement with St John Ambulance after months of negotiations over pay and conditions.
Caregivers win work security
A deal struck between the government and unions has given 24,000 caregivers security around their hours of work. RNZ employment reporter Max Towle reports. Audio
Junior doctors consider further strike action
Junior doctors will vote on whether to strike again for 48 hours, after talks broke down between doctors and their employers.
Anna Osborne reflects on the life of her friend Helen Kelly
Anna Osborne, the widow of Milton Osborne who died in the Pike River, got to know Helen Kelly in the aftermath of the tragedy. She talked to Checkpoint about her friend, and her loss. Video, Audio
Helen Kelly dies, aged 52
John Campbell visited Helen Kelly in her home in August to discuss her work, her life, and her illness. This is her story. Video, Audio
Tributes flow for unionist Helen Kelly after she dies of cancer
Tributes to Helen Kelly, former CTU head and one of New Zealand's most prominent ever trade unionists, have flowed from all corners of the country today following her death. Audio
Insight: Cleaning Franchises - Business Opportunity or Dirty Business?
Teresa Cowie delves into the complicated world of cleaning franchises amid accusations that wages are being driven down, workers are losing their jobs, clients are confused and some franchisees are… Audio
Midwives fear pay will put people off joining profession
Midwifery will struggle to remain a viable career option for young people unless pay increases, some midwives say.
Insight: Labour-Hire Companies - Exploitation or Opportunity?
Teresa Cowie explores the expanding labour hire sector amid accusations that some workers are being exploited. Audio
Unions battle school funding plan
Primary and secondary teacher unions have banded together in an unprecedented step to battle the government over a proposal to change the way schools are funded. Video, Audio