Workers' Rights
Missing voices in media marking the switch to Orange
The easing of restrictions on pubs, clubs, cafes and restaurants after the Covid traffic light went 'Orange' this week was celebrated by media urging us to 'put on our dancing shoes'. Owners and… Audio
Missing voices in media marking the switch to Orange
The easing of restrictions on pubs, clubs, cafes and restaurants after the Covid traffic light went 'Orange' this week was celebrated by media urging us to 'put on our dancing shoes'. Owners and…
AudioSaveMart does u-turn on staff redundancies
A decision to make 10 staff at an Auckland SaveMart store redundant has been withdrawn. Graeme McKean from First Union is representing the New Lynn staff - he spoke to John Campbell. Video, Audio
Don Franks - Marxist musician
Don Franks is a musician and song-writer, former factory worker and cleaner, runner and left-wing activist who has campaigned for workers' rights and the peace movement over many decades. He hosts Don… Audio
Forestry group backs call for safety focus
The forestry industry's safety group agrees with a Coroner that more needs to be done to reduce the number of worker deaths.
Union hails smelter stat day victory
Hundreds of smelter workers are in line to share in a multi-million dollar payout after a court ruling on public holidays, E Tū says.
Farmers agree Kiwi farm labourers 'hopeless'
The deputy Prime Minister is unapologetic for labelling beneficiaries hired to work on farms as "pretty damned hopeless". Audio