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.
Secure Hours survey
A major survey of fast food workers in New Zealand has exposed the reality of “Zero Hour Contracts” for workers and some of the myths used to justify them.
Inspirational U.S McDonalds Workers Join Us Tomorrow
2014 was a massive year for Fast Food workers in the U. S.
Wendy's workers take action over stolen lieu days
Wendy’s workers from five stores in Auckland and Papakura walked off the job yesterday over the company’s theft of their right to “alternative days” off or “lieu days” for working…
Secure hours at Jet Park
Great news from more Unite members as we get ready to kick off the campaign to end zero hours contracts.