Why declining productivity and rising inequality won’t be met with bold reform
There was a lot of talk at the Business Council of Australia’s annual dinner last week about the…
Farmlands becomes official rural partner of New Zealand’s provincial rugby unions
The announcement comes as the NPC celebrates its 50th season in 2026, with all 77 matches broadcast live…
Japan’s 2026 wage talks result in third year of gains above 5%
Japan’s annual wage negotiations concluded with average pay gains topping 5% for a third year, underscoring the economy’s…
Google DeepMind Unionization Talks Are Off to a Rocky Start
Negotiations between Google DeepMind and its London-based employees over the possibility of unionization stumbled this week, after initial…
Ebola death toll passes 200 in DR Congo: AU health agency – NZ Herald
Ebola death toll passes 200 in DR Congo: AU health agency NZ HeraldEbola cases increase almost 40% in a…
Reserve Bank gives finance companies and other deposit takers green light to rebrand as ‘banks’ in competition drive
The DTA provides for new supervision powers and a framework for managing and resolving a deposit taker in…
Overworked AI Agents Turn Marxist, Researchers Find
The fact that artificial intelligence is automating away people’s jobs and making a few tech companies absurdly rich…
Ambulance unions say extra cleaning duties will add to pressure on St John staff
National secretary Mark Quin said the workload for ambulance staff had increased about 10% every year since Covid…
Hospital patients to be discharged quicker this winter, unions concerned
Figures covering a two-week period at the height of winter showed Wellington Hospital’s ED was at 223% capacity…
Care workers’ unions take Health NZ to court over travel costs as petrol prices soar
Support worker Kerris Adlam lives on Great Barrier Island, where the price of petrol had reached $4.50 a…
AC Transit plans healthcare cost cut — and unions push back
Waves of bus drivers went up to the podium at the AC Transit Board of Directors meeting last…
CHP and Cal Fire unions push for new deferred retirement plan
By Adam Ashton, CalMatters The California Highway Patrol hosts a swearing-in ceremony for more than 100 new officers…