COVID-19 Government Financial Assistance The Government has announced financial assistance for people and businesses affected by COVID-19. AWUNZ position is that you should be paid when you need to be away from work because of COVID-19. Our first call is for employers to use their […]
National Secretary Update It is undoubtedly an unprecedented event that we now face. The government has announced a $12.1 billion economic package, calling on all employers to ensure workers affected by COVID-19 continue to receive full pay. This latest news will take the pressure off […]
Struggling Northland sawmillers call for Government help, fearing ‘complete closure’ Sawmillers in Northland are calling for Government help as they struggle to source raw logs being snapped up by international buyers. The region’s largest timber mill is likely to close and others say they could […]
Union wants apology after non-NZ contractors told to work Waitangi Day A union is calling for an apology to roading workers who were told they were expected to work Waitangi Day if “not from New Zealand”. Engineers working on the $850 million Transmission Gully motorway […]