News from 2008-04

Workers at Ecolab's Hamilton plant have returned to work. More details to follow.

Today marks the start of the fourth week of strike action for fifteen Hamilton-based Ecolab workers who are fighting for an industry standard agreement. The Engineering, Printing and...

The Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union says John Key's policy of rolling out fibre optic cable to 75% of New Zealand homes is a step in the...

Energex lines-workers responsible for the maintenance of the Vector-owned Auckland electrical network have issued notice of industrial action from May 1. The industrial action will involve an overtime...

Fisher & Paykel is closing its plant in Dunedin because it wants cheap labour, says the Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union. The profitable company has announced it will...

Employers shouldn't be surprised if rocketing food prices and decreasing housing affordability result in demands for increased wages in upcoming wage rounds so New Zealanders can maintain a...

The Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union has been served notice that the National Party is seeking to overturn the union's status as a third party under the...

Strike action at the Hamilton branch of US multinational Ecolab entered its second week today as suspended Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union members continued picket action to get...

The pay dispute at Rotorua aluminium fabrication company Bradnams has settled after workers accepted the company's new offer, which included an average pay rise of 10% and...

The free trade agreement signed with China today will offer potential economic benefits to New Zealand but will increase the need for Kiwi businesses to invest in...