MIL-OSI New Zealand: WorkSafe accepts enforceable undertakings from Airtech Limited and NZ Hot House Limited
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 19 June 2018 We have accepted enforceable undertakings from air conditioning and refrigeration company Airtech Limited, and vegetable packaging and marketing company NZ Hot House Limited, following an incident in July 2016 where workers were unnecessarily exposed to carbon monoxide. Two Airtech workers were working to clean an evaporator unit in […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: ACC receives the Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Tick
Source: Accident Compensation Commission (ACC) Released 19/06/18 We’re now amongst the few organisations in New Zealand to receive the CQ Tick. It’s a formal certification in cultural intelligence and capability by the Superdiversity Centre on Law, Policy and Business. About the CQ Tick Receiving the CQ Tick reflects how much we value diversity and have […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: Nurses a vital part of public health system; health bosses need to step up
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists “It’s up to health bosses now to put aside their point-scoring and knuckle down to the task of reaching an agreement with nurses to avoid national strikes,” says Ian Powell, Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS). He was commenting on an announcement by the New […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: Nurses’ vote shows frustration has reached tipping point
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU The Council of Trade Unions President Richard Wagstaff said that today’s vote from New Zealand Nurses Organisation members to reject the latest agreement offer from District Health Boards showed the cumulative strain of nine years of health underfunding has reached breaking point. “Collective bargaining is a reflection of […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: Burger King quickly flame-grilling good will
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU Council of Trade Unions Secretary Sam Huggard said today that Burger King should stick to flame-grilling burgers instead of roasting employment relations, as Unite members have had to resort to taking industrial action around the country. “Unite has made it really clear to Burger King that its lack […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: Living wage win for core public services shows success of campaign
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU The Council of Trade Unions President Richard Wagstaff congratulated Living Wage Aotearoa and the Government for moving to a living wage of at least $20.55 an hour by the first of September for all people employed in the core public service. “The Living Wage is a movement whose […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: E tū awaits Living Wage for Govt contract workers – E tū
Source: Etu Union E tū has welcomed the Government’s decision to move all directly employed workers in the core public service to a wage rate of at least $20.55 – the 2018 Living Wage. However, the union says the Living Wage needs to be extended to contract workers who also work in the core public […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: Employers must comply with current Holidays Act
Source: Employment New Zealand The Holidays Act review does not mean employers can avoid meeting their current obligations, says Labour Inspectorate national manager Stu Lumsden. “While we understand the enthusiasm for the review, this in no way excuses employers from taking all necessary steps to comply with the current Act, and paying any arrears which […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: Time for Wellington Regional Council to show their real colours on Tranzit
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU Council of Trade Unions President Richard Wagstaff told the Greater Wellington Regional Council today that it was time to show voters and ratepayers what they were made of by releasing the terms of contract negotiated with bus operator Tranzit. “This Council and its Chair have repeatedly told citizens […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: Nominations are open for the Attitude Awards
Source: Accident Compensation Commission (ACC) Released 13/06/18 Do you know a high achiever who’s taking on the world and changing perceptions of disability? Nominate them for an Attitude Award! The Attitude Awards have a special place in our collective hearts here at ACC. An important part of our role is helping people live their best […]
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