Are employers allowed to cut your pay rate because they feel like it? Welcome to our new YWRC column ‘Tony’s Bants… A column series where YWRC Business Manager Tony Stevens will vent his spleen on a current employment-related issue. ———————————————————————————————————————- […]
Thumbs Up To Employment Law Changes
Disclaimer: The opinion piece below was written by President of the NZ Council of Trade Unions Richard Wagstaff, and was originally published on the NZ Herald website. We just think it’s super cool and wanted to share it. ——————————————————————————————————————— There […]
Workplace Bullying: Where Does It End?
As many of you know here at the YWRC, we hear stories all the time about dodgy employers not offering contracts, or corporations using contract loopholes to get away with lesser conditions than workers are entitled to; but lately the […]
The End for 90 Day Trial Periods
Stories like this one from Stuff.co.nz are proof that 90 Day Trial Periods aren’t working. For anyone. Here at the Centre, we’re under no illusions that every single young person seeking advocacy for a workplace issue, is a perfect wee […]
We’re Hiring! Business Manager/Educator WANTED.
The Young Workers Resource Centre (YWRC) are looking for a fantastic addition to their team of change makers and big dreamers located in Hamilton City. If you are someone who is passionate and committed to empowering young people, this might […]
In Case You Haven’t Noticed, 2018 Arrived…
The new year arrived with a hiss and a bang; and by that I actually mean high winds, and a tonne of water and rain. Not that I’m complaining that it isn’t bleedingly hot, but it certainly isn’t the stunning […]
15 Really Great Things That Happened in 2017
by Mel Martin In thinking of the content for this year’s final blog post from me and the YWRC, I perused our blog and found the same post from this time last year… It made me happy to see what […]
YWRC Summer Hours
Hey young workers, friends, and anyone who might be trying to get hold of us over the Summer period. Below are our Summer hours, and ways you can get in touch with us if you need to. Friday, December 23 […]
The Ladder Struggle (Who Took The Bottom Rungs?)
Max Coyle works for the Western Community Centre and almost got into Hamilton Council last election, losing to Siggi Henry by 666 votes. He’s also organised & led protests against the Skynet Bill, Welfare Reforms, Youth Rates, GCSB & TICS […]
The Growing Pay Gap: Why It’s So Wrong
In her early 20s Sue Moroney worked for a trade union, where she got involved in workers’ and women’s rights and it was at that time she joined the NZ Labour Party. She was elected to Parliament as a List […]