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Bridges: Plenary Session, International Labour Conference

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:10:40 +1200 | New Zealand Government

Sustainable development, employment, social protection, and social dialogue are all central to this Conference's objective of "Building a Future with Decent Work". New Zealand shares this objective. Building a brighter future through growing a productive ...More >>

It's the Ownership

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:07:56 +1200 | David Swanson

If you're like me you've read several books that list inspiring examples of worker owned businesses and co-ops, suggesting that expanding on such models might begin to right the wrongs of an incredibly unequal society that is growing even more unequal ...More >>

Socialist Aotearoa 18/06: Branch Meeting Thursday

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:46:53 +1200 | Socialist Aotearoa

They put up the price of public transport in Sao Paolo. They used bulldozers on the trees of Gezi Park. But in both cities, the initial attacks by the neo-liberal empire on the rights of people and planet were followed by the violence of the plastic bullet ...More >>

DCC to Proceed with Outsourcing Network Maintenance

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:08:43 +1200 | Dunedin City Council

Dunedin (Tuesday, 18 June 2013) – Following consultation, the Dunedin City Council has decided to outsource its water and wastewater network maintenance. More >>

Māori Party condemns Employment Relations Bill

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:08:10 +1200 | The Maori Party

The Māori Party has today condemned the Employment Relations (Continuity of Labour) Amendment Bill. “Our party has always spoken out in support of the right to be treated fairly and with dignity; and to enjoy the stability of a safe and healthy ...More >>

Relocation of Auckland textile plant, some redundancies

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:10:32 +1200 | First Union

Workers at an Auckland carpet factory are facing disruption this afternoon with the news that their factory will close and jobs will be relocated to another site, with a small number of redundancies.More >>

Kiwirail is already breaking promises

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:55:56 +1200 | Brendan Horan MP

Brendan Horan supports permanent railway workers outraged that KiwiRail has broken its word by bringing in contractors to do essential core work. More >>

Turkish Unions Launch Strike as Govt Intensifies Repression

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:47:27 +1200 | International Trade Union Confederation

Brussels, 17 June 2013 (ITUC OnLine): Turkish national trade union centres DISK and KESK have launched a national strike today as the government of Prime Minister Erdogan steps up violent repression of demonstrations against his autocratic rule. Five ...More >>

Gisborne community meets over forestry concerns

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:47:26 +1200 | Manu Caddie

With growing concern in the Gisborne community regarding the terrible local health and safety performance in the forestry sector, local councillor Manu Caddie is hosting a public meeting to enable the community to discuss the Council of Trade Unions’ ...More >>

Minister of Labour ducking ILO responsibilities

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:48:34 +1200 | Public Service Association

The Public Service Association says the Minister of Labour is being irresponsible by refusing to meet with ILO officials over whether the government’s proposed labour law changes are in breach of international labour conventions.More >>

Simon Bridges misleads Parliament

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:36:43 +1200 | New Zealand Labour Party

Simon Bridges' refusal to meet with International Labour Organisation (ILO) officials to discuss his government's employment law changes shows his disdain for international workers conventions, and confirms he misled Parliament, says Labour's spokesperson ...More >>

Minister Refuses ILO Advice

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:01:53 +1200 | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

Labour Minister Simon Bridges has now confirmed he will not agree to a meeting with ILO Officials to seek advice on the compliance of proposed labour law changes with New Zealand’s commitments under ILO conventions.More >>

Emerging consensus on manufacturing welcome

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:39:11 +1200 | First Union

A union representing workers in textiles and wood processing is welcoming the emerging consensus around a new way forward for manufacturing. In Christchurch this morning Opposition parties released the final report of their inquiry into manufacturing. ...More >>

Manufacturing Strategy a Modern Blueprint

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:45:23 +1200 | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

The CTU congratulates Labour, Greens, NZ First and Mana for releasing a comprehensive strategy on the manufacturing sector. Peter Conway, CTU Secretary, says “manufacturing is of huge significance to our economy and provides many jobs. But we could do so ...More >>

First container port health and safety study is released

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:28:48 +1200 | International Transport Workers' Federation

The first ever major international study of health and safety in global network terminals is being published today. Conducted by Cardiff University and commissioned by the ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation), it has been conducted in cooperation ...More >>