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Aotearoa Tech Union retweeted
The Chief Judge also said it could be the same for all Uber drivers: “It may well have broader impact, particularly where, as here, there is apparent uniformity in the way in which the companies operate, and the framework under which drivers are engaged.” [4]
Aotearoa Tech Union retweeted
Minimum wage, guaranteed hours, holiday pay, sick leave, KiwiSaver contributions, the right to challenge an unfair dismissal, and the right to unionise and collectively bargain are just some of what they’ve won.
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Aotearoa Tech Union retweeted
and therefore entitled to all the rights and protections in employment law, giving rise to significant backpay claims against the company. [2]
Aotearoa Tech Union retweeted
BREAKING NEWS 📣
The Employment Court has just released a landmark decision that the Uber drivers we represented in our joint case with @EtuUnion against Uber are employees! [1]
Aotearoa Tech Union retweeted
Exciting news finally starting to break about what's been achieved in collective bargaining at Countdown. Average pay increase of 12% for a workforce of close to 20,000 people. Is this the country's first $100 million private sector wage deal?
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Aotearoa Tech Union retweeted
Aotearoa, we're asking you to stand with us as we call for action on the issue of gender + ethnic pay gaps. We’ve launched a petition via @actionstation this AM: can you add your voice to this important issue of fairness? #NotAnotherWinter
Sign here ⬇️
our.actionstation.org.nz/pet…
Aotearoa Tech Union retweeted
Due to winter illnesses putting pressure on primary care providers, the Ministry of Health would like to remind employers that the text messages sent to people positive with COVID-19 & their household contacts are reliable proof of needing time off work. health.govt.nz/news-media/ne…
Aotearoa Tech Union retweeted
Fair Pay Agreements will set minimum rates, terms and conditions for an industry; stop bad employers from paying people less then they’re worth; protect good employers from being undercut by bad employers; provide a fairer playing field; and literally improve lives.
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Everyone will benefit from Fair Pay Agreements,
everyone but bad employers. But, if you can't afford to pay workers fair and decent wages, you can't afford to run a business.
Debate grows over who will benefit from Fair Pay Agreements Bill rnz.co.nz/news/political/468…
Aotearoa Tech Union retweeted
If your employer says "we're a family," or "we have an open door policy," you need a union.
Aotearoa Tech Union retweeted
To find out more about FPAs and how you can be a part of making them happen visit: together.org.nz/fpa_submissi… ✊
Aotearoa Tech Union retweeted
The EMA worries Fair Pay Agreements will increase wages. They are designed to. They will stop the race to the bottom for wages, and help protect workers health & safety, leave, training. We need an economy built on innovation and value, not low wages.
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Aotearoa Tech Union retweeted
BREAKING: New York Times tech workers just voted to unionize, forming the largest tech union in U.S. history.
Aotearoa Tech Union retweeted
It's so weird to me that workers getting more money is presented as a bad thing.
We seem to have a belief that businesses have the right to exist at whatever pay rates they deem necessary but not that people have the right to make a living wage.
Aotearoa Tech Union retweeted
Winner winner, chicken dinner
...for workers and the economy as a whole.
Aotearoa Tech Union retweeted
“Gig workers currently have no voice at work, and lack protections and fair remuneration for what are precarious and difficult jobs," Anita Rosentreter, First Union’s strategic project co-ordinator said. stuff.co.nz/business/1257453…
Aotearoa Tech Union retweeted
We just published Issue 5: Living in the Hidden Realm of AI news.techworkerscoalition.or…