“Another World is Possible” essay competition 2015
Workers protesting the death of Fred Evans, the miner who was shot in a Waihi union hall in 1912 by a gang of drunken cops and scabs For the second time,...
Fast food companies under the gun over zero hours
Negotiations with all the major fast food companies on renewing their collective employment agreements with Unite Union were held over the first week of March.
Economy growing – but who’s getting it?
CTU economist Bill Rosenberg Council of Trade Unions media release: “Who’s benefiting from the growth in the economy? This is an important question after another three months of GDP statistics showing economic...
McDonald's workers detail burns, job hazards
In this Dec. 4, 2014 file photo, people protest for higher wages outside a McDonald's restaurant in the Little Havana area of Miami.
Inequality is not ‘flat to falling’, Minister
CTU Media Release: Assertions by the Finance Minister about inequality are not borne out by the facts, the CTU said today.
'You sign it because you're hard up'
Gabriel Griffin signed a contract at the new Wendy's outlet in Dunedin that does not guarantee weekly working hours.
Helen Kelly: Zero hour exploitation
Fast food workers rally against zero hour contracts outside Grey Lynn McDonald's, February 14, 2015 The wellbeing of families is threatened when workers feel insecure, writes CTU president Helen Kelly We have...
Woodhouse aims to improve zero-hour contracts
Most adult New Zealanders will work a 30-odd hour this week, and tomorrow, will do some more.
Solidarity needed with Venezuela
Mike Treen on platform of May Day rally in Caracas, Venezuela, in 2006 By Mike Treen, National Director, Unite Union (Reprinted from The Daily Blog) The international labour movement together with all supporters...
Minister to zero hours employers: Rethink your rosters
By Anna Burns-Francis Reporter Hardworking Kiwis keeping our fast-food and hospitality industries afloat are technically employed, but they’re not guaranteed any work.