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Workplace drug testingHow would current testing methods work if Cannabis is legalised?
Māori union leader appointed to Infrastructure Commission boardInfrastructure Minister Shane Jones has welcomed the appointment of Maurice Davis and his deep infrastructure and construction experience to the board of…
Transmission Gully, calls for inquiryAmalgamated Workers' Union Northern National Secretary Maurice Davis tells Lynn Freeman he wants an inquiry into PPP's (Public Private Partnerships)…
'We've got to get going' - Union leader calls for faster start on infrastructure projectsA union leader is calling on the government to speed up major infrastructure projects to offset job losses in the construction sector.
Potential redundancies on billion-dollar Transmission Gully projectWorkers building the delayed billion-dollar Transmission Gully project now face potential redundancies thinning their ranks.
Unions Propose Sensible Change To Stimulate EconomyThis global pandemic has created an opportunity to reset New Zealand’s economic priorities. A new negotiated Social Responsibility Pact needs to be worked…
Union Launching NZ Made Campaign In Infrastructure ProjectsMaurice Davis, AWUNZ National Secretary and Union leader says; Shayne Jones and Phil Twyford have the opportunity to lead NZ into economic recovery.
Govt to consider levy on log exports to ensure home supply
Shane Jones Responds to Challenge from AWUNZ UnionRegional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has conceded the Provincial Growth Fund should have created more jobs after an attack by a union boss.…
Union tells Shane Jones to restrict wood exports overseas or 'voters will cut him down'Forestry Minister Shane Jones has instructed officials to explore law changes that would ensure wood product is prioritised for New Zealand-based projects…
COVID-19 Government Financial AssistanceThe Government has announced financial assistance for people and businesses affected by COVID-19.
National Secretary UpdateIt is undoubtedly an unprecedented event that we now face.
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.
Union wants apology after non-NZ contractors told to work Waitangi DayA union is calling for an apology to roading workers who were told they were expected to work Waitangi Day if "not from New Zealand".