Let's hope that Winston turns his concerns into voting down the terrible changes to health and safety legislation. We've invited politicians - including Winston and Mark Patterson - will join us at Parliament 1pm today to show their support for killing this bill. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

NZ First 'looking very hard' at new health and safety legislation

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says he will not vote for the government's health and safety reforms if there are not changes to the legislation, after earlier saying he was hamstrung by the c...

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It’s a yes from us!

NZCTU welcomes Labour’s commitment to public transport NZCTU

NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President, Sandra Grey, welcomed Labours election policy that would see public transport fares capped at $20 in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, and $10 a week elsewhere i...

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LNG Import terminal - will make NZ power more expensive, more polluting and less reliable. www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/sto...

LNG terminal will make electricity more expensive, polluting and unreliable - Greenpeace Aotearoa

Greenpeace is condemning the Government’s decision to try to force New Zealanders to pay for an LNG fossil gas import terminal, in spite of the evidence from the OECD and…

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The Government must not ignore this latest credit rating outlook downgrade. www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...

Moody's credit rating agency downgrades outlook for New Zealand

It's the second international credit rating agency to downgrade its outlook for the New Zealand economy.

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The latest proposed cuts at TPK would mean the loss of more than 20% of the agency's workforce in just two years. This Government's agenda to hollow out Māori capability in the public service is severely undermining the ability of the state to improve outcomes for Māori communities.

PSA hits out at proposal to cut more jobs at Te Puni Kōkiri

The PSA says a proposal to cut 45 roles and establish 18 to meet government spending reductions was recently released to staff.

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Pre 1990 AotearoaNZ union membership was roughly 40%. Post 1990 Union membership continued to decline before stabilising at around 18% today. Join your unions, restore our economy. An economy that works for all New Zealanders, not just the few. #nzpol #OneTermGovernment #NZCTU

Robert Reich@rbreich.bsky.social · 6mo ago

If you want to understand why our economy is rigged for the super rich, look at this graph.

#nzpol We should all be able to live with dignity.

'Needed more than ever': Living wage rises to $29.90 per hour

There is no legal requirement for employers to pay more than minimum wage, which is $6 below living wage.

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✊ The #FightForDemocracy begins at work Strong democracies need strong unions—and that starts with organising. Bringing workers together in all their diversity builds collective power, strengthens independence, and drives real change 🌍 👉 Read more: buff.ly/uQnZA7u

An absolute betrayal from ACTs Brooke van Velden. The H&S Bill should not progress. We must kill the bill in honour of the 29 men killed at Pike River and the estimated 10,000 people in NZ who have died from work-related diseases or workplace fatalities since the Pike explosion in 2010. #nzpols

Government Bill undoes Pike River legacy, families say

Proposed changes to health and safety legislation are a betrayal of the 29 men who died in the Pike River mine, say family members Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse.

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Really? Weeks into this crisis and the best your can do is a minimal package for only 8% of New Zealanders. #NZpols

Fuel crisis package: Nearly 150,000 families to receive $50 a week

"The policy is carefully targeted to families in the squeezed middle - parents who are working hard for a living," Nicola Willis says.

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Willis unveils $50-a-week fuel crisis package with three Ts and zero Covid

Willis unveils $50-a-week fuel crisis package with three Ts and zero Covid

The in-work tax credit boost will help 143,000 families, but only until 91 petrol hits a trigger point....

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Brooke van Velden’s resignation is a chance for a U-turn. The Government now has a chance to do right by working people. Will they take it? #nzpol

Brooke van Velden resignation is a chance for U-turn - NZCTU

NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Sandra Grey is supporting NZEI Te Riu Roa and calling on Public Service Commissioner Brian Roche to back down from his plans to offer individual employment agreements ...

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The state of nation addresses from political leaders are worth looking at from a workers perspective - a 🧵 #NZpol

Winston Peters announces proposal to overhaul energy sector in State of the Nation speech

New Zealand First's Winston Peters has proposed to overhaul New Zealand's energy sector by splitting up the energy gentailers, while also taking aim at rival parties.

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You deserve to be safe at work and to go home at the end of the day. Make sure you tell @nznationalparty.bsky.social that your safety should not be left to chance. Workers know what’s needed when it comes to Health and Safety. So listen up Brooke!

New Zealand Council of Trade Unions@nzctu.bsky.social · 7mo ago

#nzpol Submissions on Brooke van Velden's Health and Safety amendments close NEXT WEEK:

Chris Bishop and National might think health and safety measures are a joke - we know the truth. Our friends and family members working on the roads need protection and road cones slow motorists down and help keep them safe. Don't let National gut our health and safety system, submit now.

#nzpol Brooke van Velden’s Holidays Act reform needs to take a break. Her desire to introduce a bill to Parliament is getting ahead of writing good legislation. (1/4)

Peace is union business. We stand with Iranian workers and their whānau. We stand with them against the repressive regime in Iran. We stand with them in condemning the US and Israeli attacks which have killed hundreds of Civilians. (1/2) #nzpol