New Zealand McDonald's workers beat zero-hours contracts
Unite Union has reached an agreement with McDonald's over ending zero hour contracts and other issues in dispute with the company. "This is a historic agreement" says Unite National Director Mike Treen. "Now all the of the major fast food chains have committed to ending zero hours. This is the culmination of a decade long campaign for secure hours by Unite Union. It will be welcomed tens of thousands of workers in the fast food industry and hundreds thousands more who will ultimately benefit in other industries. It represents a fundamental shift in the employment relationship of the most...