industrial relations

Jacinda Ardern won’t save New Zealand’s working class

Jacinda Ardern’s government has unveiled pro-union legislation. But salvation won't come from above, writes Ben Peterson.

Union independence from Labor key to change the rules for workers

Activists from the Australian Council of Trade Union’s campaign to β€œchange the rules” for workers were told the day before pre-polling started that its official how-to-vote for the May 18 federal election would call on voters to put Labor first.

Disappointed, though not too surprised by the decision, some activists have decided not toΒ hand out for the campaign.