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Kiwis Slapped With Second-highest Tax Hike In The Developed World
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:17:14 +1200 | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to news that New Zealanders faced the second-biggest tax hikes in the OECD last year, Taxpayers’ Union Policy and Public Affairs Manager, James Ross, said: “People earning no more in real terms have a higher and higher proportion ...More >>
Nationwide commemorations of Workers’ Memorial Day
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 11:36:44 +1200 | Council of Trade Unions
Unions are holding nationwide events this weekend to commemorate International Workers' Memorial Day, an international trade union commemoration that honours working people killed and injured because of their work.More >>
Government Should Should Pull Plug On Tech Sector Handouts
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:40:28 +1200 | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Governments shouldn’t be using taxpayers money trying to pick winners or propping up fashionable industries like SaaS with handouts. More >>
Oranga Tamariki Axes Specialist Māori Roles, Weakens Commitment To Te Ao Māori
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 09:10:47 +1200 | Public Service Association
The PSA is shocked that Oranga Tamariki has used the cost cutting drive to downgrade its commitment to Te Ao Māori and remove many specialist Māori roles. More >>
Taxpayers’ Union Shatters Window & Glass Association’s Protectionist Drivel
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:46:05 +1200 | Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union is slamming today’s comments from Window and Glass Association NZ whinging about the opening up of their sector to much-needed competition. More >>
Revealed: Health Quality And Safety Commission Continues Rebrand Madness, Blowing Nearly $365,000
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:41:12 +1200 | Taxpayers' Union
Taxpayers’ Union Connor Molloy said, “Somehow the commission and others have missed the memo of moving towards the standardised government branding and continued moving to new identities. Government agencies don’t need bespoke brands, by definition ...More >>
Ratepayer Victory! Wellington Pulls Out Of $32 Million Corporate Handout
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:39:24 +1200 | Taxpayers' Union
Commenting on the news that Wellington City Council have decided to not go ahead with the $32 million Reading Cinema deal, Taxpayers’ Union Policy and Public Affairs Manager, James Ross, said: “Whatever spin the mayor tried to put on it, it was ...More >>
Ministry Of Social Development Sheds 200 Workers, More Cuts To Come
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:29:29 +1200 | PSA
The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) has told staff today there will be further job cuts after accepting voluntary redundancy applications from 200 workers. Earlier this month MSD called for voluntary redundancies across parts of its Service Delivery ...More >>
Myanmar: Khaing Zar Aung Expresses ”Honour And Sadness” For Global Rights Prize
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:32:46 +1200 | ITUC
Khaing Zar Aung told the ITUC: “I receive the 2024 Arthur Svensson prize with great honour and sadness, because while I am awarded, the working people of my country suffer."More >>
Rates Increase Shocker – Gore Residents Face Rates Hike Of 21.4%
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:49:29 +1200 | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to reports that Gore District Council is proposing to hike rates by 21.4%, Taxpayers’ Union spokesperson, Sam Warren, said: “Clearly something is very broken for councils across New Zealand. “A culture of historic wasteful spending throughout ...More >>
CTU Co-hosting NZ Premiere Of Award-winning Documentary Film, UNION
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:34:19 +1200 | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The Film Premiere screenings will be held in Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, and Dunedin on 30th April at 6pm. The largest screening will be held in the Wellington at the Embassy Theatre.More >>
Cuts To Ministry Of Education Backline Learning Support Damaging To Learning Support Needs
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 08:36:07 +1200 | NZEI Te Riu Roa
The decision to cut staff at Ministry of Education who help frontline learning support staff will have a detrimental impact on long-term learning support needs, mokopuna, schools and whānau says the country’s largest education union, NZEI Te Riu Roa.More >>
More Frontline Cuts As Government Goes Soft On Organised Crime
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:07:12 +1200 | Public Service Association
The Government is putting at risk the defences of our land and sea borders against organised crime, and our online defences against child exploitation, terrorism and online crime with cuts to critical frontline roles at Customs and Internal Affairs.More >>
International Workers’ Memorial Day 2024: Action For Climate-Related Workplace Hazards
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 07:52:00 +1200 | ITUC
There is an urgent need for emergency preparedness to be integrated into workplace safety policies, in democratic consultation with workers’ trade unions. More >>
USA: Historic Union Victory At Volkswagen Factory An “Inspiration For Democracy At Work”
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 06:39:11 +1200 | ITUC
The ITUC congratulates the workers at the Volkswagen car plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA for their historic vote to join the United Auto Workers (UAW). More >>
ITUC Just Transition Centre Wins Leading Sustainability Award
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 04:24:18 +1200 | ITUC
The WIN WIN Gothenburg Sustainability Award is a non-profit organisation with the aim of presenting the world’s leading sustainability prize since 2000 to individuals or organisations that make important contributions towards a greener world.More >>
Milei Celebrates Violent Repression Of Thousands Protesting Hunger In Argentina
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:48:35 +1200 | Globetrotter
The mobilization, organized by the Union of Workers of the Popular Economy (UTEP) was one of many that took place in cities across the country to raise awareness of the critical situation faced by workers in the informal economy.More >>
Mental Health Foundation Facing Staff Cuts From Govt Funding Squeeze
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:31:21 +1200 | Public Service Association
The Mental Health Foundation provides support and resources for those facing the loss of their job, so it’s wrong in the very week the Government adds another 1000 jobs to its tally of cuts, that this is happening.More >>
Taxpayers’ Union Slams Eye-watering Hastings Rates Hike
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:57:12 +1200 | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to reports that Hastings District Council is set to hike rates by 25 percent, Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager, Connor Molloy, said: “We get that cyclone recovery and investing in resilient infrastructure will obviously be front ...More >>
Unions “Keep The Airport Ours” Forum Was Democracy In Action
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:58:32 +1200 | Unions Wellington
Thistle Hall was packed out on the night of Wednesday 17 April with members of the public concerned about the Council’s proposal to sell its 34% share in Wellington Airport. The forum, organised by Unions Wellington, was attended by nine Wellington ...More >>
