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Hot Topic Hawke’s Bay
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British union courier coup showing the way for New Zealand?

New Zealand's contracted couriers are campaigning for holiday pay and minimum wages.

Andrew Bevin Wed, 13 Feb 2019

A breakthrough UK employment ruling that forced a company to recognise some of its couriers as workers, not contractors, may have a precedent-setting effect here.

What led to the case is mirrored in New Zealand where First Union has been lobbying for couriers who are considered contractors

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Andrew Bevin Wed, 13 Feb 2019
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