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End To The American War On Vietnam Remembered 50 Years On
Thursday, 15 May 2025, 3:17 pm | Workers First Union
The events will remember the brave struggle of the Vietnamese people for independence, the horrific action and atrocities of the US and allied forces in Vietnam and the protest activity that took place against the war on Vietnam in New Zealand in the ... More >>
"A National Embarrassment" - Workers First On Government’s Pay Equity Betrayal
Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 1:16 pm | Workers First Union
Sheryl Cadman, Workers First Central Region Secretary, said that the plan announced today by Minister Brooke Van Velden reneges on decades of bipartisan work on pay equity because the current Government cannot manage the economy ahead of Budget 2025/26. More >>
Woolworths Restructure: Thousands Of Workers Will Lose Hours And Income
Thursday, 10 April 2025, 2:52 pm | Workers First Union
"A bakery or butchery manager will potentially face a decrease of about $15,000 to $17,300 per year, while other department managers will face average pay decreases ranging from nearly $10,000 to $11,700 per year under this proposal," said Mr Hughes. More >>
When A Pay Rise Is A Pay Cut - Briscoes And Rebel Sport Workers To Strike
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 12:11 pm | Workers First Union
Samuel Gilray, a sales assistant at Rebel Sport in Christchurch who has worked for the company for around 18 years, said workers were frustrated with the Briscoe Group’s approach to pay negotiations and were striking for a better future. More >>
IPL Fuel Workers Strike Begins Over Unfair Bonus Scheme Exclusion
Monday, 31 March 2025, 2:56 pm | Workers First Union
Despite multiple attempts to resolve the issue through mediation, IPL continues to offer the bonus only to non-union employees, a decision that Workers First says is unlawful under the Employment Relations Act 2000. More >>
IPL Fuel Testers To Strike Over "Unfair" Omission From Bonus Scheme Following Failed Mediation
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 2:00 pm | Workers First Union
The strike action is set to take place from March 31st and will last for six days between 12:01AM - 11:59PM on 31 March and 2-6 April. More >>