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Calls for enforcement of exploitation laws

Date of Release: 
17/03/2013

There are calls for tougher enforcement and penalties for employers who exploit migrant workers.

Call to protect truckies from fatigue

Date of Release: 
20/01/2013

There's a call for the Government to follow Australia's lead in protecting truck drivers from fatigue.

50 Foodstuffs truck drivers lose jobs

Date of Release: 
21/12/2012

Fifty truck drivers at Foodstuffs, the operators of supermarket chains Pak'nSave and New World, have lost their jobs.

NZ going through unemployment crisis - unions

Date of Release: 
09/12/2012

The country's going through an unemployment crisis, according to workers' unions.

Fletcher Building union workers walk off site in protest

Date of Release: 
25/10/2012

First Union workers at Fletcher Buildingâ s Crane Distribution site in Onehunga have walked off the job in a bid for higher pay.

Workers reminded of threat to their rights

Date of Release: 
22/10/2012

One of the country's main unions is using Labour Day to remind workers of the threat to some of their rights.

Briscoes staff disappointed with shareholders "greed"

Date of Release: 
08/09/2012

Shareholders are happy - but there are grumbles of disappointment amongst the staff at Briscoes.

New body to fight exploitation of migrant workers

Date of Release: 
19/08/2012

A new body being launched today is promising to take on employers who exploit migrant workers.

Unemployment figures show situation getting worse for workers

Date of Release: 
10/08/2012

Fears today that the unemployment rate is pointing to recession, not recovery.

Auckland bus drivers wage talks

Date of Release: 
13/07/2012

Unions representing Auckland bus drivers met with NZ Bus yesterday and today for two further days of negotiations.

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