GUEST BLOG: James Robb – Capitalism’s trail of blood and ‘exemptions’
On June 8 Murray Taylor became the fourth person this year to die while working in a quarry in New Zealand.
A salute to Campbell Live
By Mike Treen, Unite National Director The members and staff of Unite Union are deeply disappointed at the ending of the Campbell Live show and the exit of John Campbell himself…
HOW UNITE TOOK ON THE FAST FOOD COMPANIES OVER ZERO HOUR CONTRACTS AND WON!
These Indonesian workers printed up a banner using a web design from Unite NZ to show support on February 14, the day of our national fast food workers meeting By Mike…
Two Vacancies at Unite Union
Unite Union Organisers Unite has a vacancy for two full-time organisers: a) A one year fixed term organising position based in either Rotorua or Hamilton The position will organise in the Central North…
NZ Labour Letter - May 2015
The online publication of the New Zealand Labour Letter is provided as a service to Labour by AIL of New Zealand Ltd.
Unite claims victory over zero hours at McDonald's
Unite National Director returns to office at 12.
Maccas workers need support on May Day
Unite Union is calling on all New Zealanders to give support to McDonald's workers this Friday, May 1st by tooting their support when they see pickets outside stores and not…
Unite to strike at Maccas on May 1 - company walks out of bargaining
Unite Union Media Release April 28, 2015 McDonald's has walked out of bargaining with Unite Union today despite taking the first steps towards a meaningful offer around ending zero hour contracts.…
Old McDonald's had a strike....
The author is a McDonald's crew member in the South Island. Going on strike is scary, but it's also very exciting. It's not like other kinds of protest.
The repercussions of having a PM who is a sexual harasser.
By Shanna Reeder, Unite Hotels organiser Today our Prime Minister John Key admitted to repeatedly sexually harassing a waitress in a cafe he frequents.