Industrial Action
Stuff’s regional rejig - and staff strife
Why has our biggest and only truly national news publisher Stuff just rejigged its regional reporting to have fewer reporters in its local newsrooms - and none at all in some at certain times of the… Audio
Stuff’s regional rejig - and staff strife
Why has our biggest and only truly national news publisher Stuff just rejigged its regional reporting to have fewer reporters in its local newsrooms - and none at all in some at certain times of the…
AudioWhy did Stuff journalists walk off the job?
Journalism’s never been an especially well-paid job, except for a few bosses and stars in big jobs at the top end. But industrial action is rare - and no journalists at major news media have gone on… Audio
Why did Stuff journalists walk off the job?
Journalism’s never been an especially well-paid job, except for a few bosses and stars in big jobs at the top end. But industrial action is rare - and no journalists at major news media have gone on…
AudioAgreement for professional firefighters must not affect funding for volunteers - union
The United Fire Brigades Association is reminding New Zealanders that 85 percent of the country's frontline firefighters will remain on deck during November's strike action.
Frustrated firefighters ramp up the heat
A dispute over pay has morphed into much more as our professional firefighters face long hours, stretched staff resources and failing equipment. Audio
Frustrated firefighters ramp up the heat
A dispute over pay has morphed into much more as our professional firefighters face long hours, stretched staff resources and failing equipment.
AudioUnion withdraws strike notices for KiwiRail workers
A union for KiwiRail workers has withdrawn strike notices after getting a new offer from management.
Secondary principals abandon pay talks, consider strikes
The government is facing the prospect of yet more strikes in schools.
Secondary principals have walked away from their pay talks with the Education Ministry, with unions saying it doesn't have enough… Audio
Primary school teachers and principals reject latest pay offer
Primary school teachers and principals have voted to reject the latest offer from the Ministry of Education.
Union membership hits 30-year high
After a year of industrial disputes, the PSA has seen its membership hit a 30-year high.
Secondary teachers may strike after rejecting pay offer
Secondary teachers and principals may strike after rejecting the government's pay offer less than 24 hours after the primary teachers' union announced it would vote on a second strike over its pay… Video, Audio
Teachers prepared for two-day strike
Striking teachers held rallies throughout the country and showed support for a two-day strike if they don't get an improved offer on pay and conditions. Audio
Nurses settle with DHBs, but vow the fight isn't over yet
Nurses have endorsed the fifth pay offer from DHBs, which includes pay rises of between 12.5 and 16 percent, and strengthens commitments to safe staffing levels. But not everyone is seeing it as a… Video, Audio
Safe staffing 'should be a given', but it's not, nurse says
Neonatal intensive care nurse Julie Dick says nurses have been undervalued as a work force for decades, and health care funds need to be re-distributed in order for nurses to be paid better. Audio
Protests across New Zealand as nurses strike
Nurses rejected the latest pay offer from their District Health Board employers, and now 30,000 are on strike for 24 hours. Video, Audio
Emergency departments relatively quiet despite nurses’ strike
While Hawke's Bay Hospital had to call on an emergency agreement to get four extra nurses on wards today, other DHBs said they were relatively quiet despite the strike. Video, Audio
Thousands of nurses march during first strike in 30 years
Nurses went on strike today, despite their union recommending they accept the DHBs' latest offer. Why did they strike? What do they hope to achieve? John Campbell asked them when he joined them on… Video, Audio
Nurses reject pay offer, vote to strike
Nurses have voted to strike after rejecting the latest pay offer from DHBs. The boards and nurses' union are meeting in a last-ditch attempt to avert the nationwide strike. Video, Audio
Government denies it's attractive to strikers
National leader Simon Bridges claims New Zealand has had more strikes and threats of industrial action under the present government than during the previous National government's entire nine years in… Audio
