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flag New Zealand unions push for corporate manslaughter law 15 years after Pike River disaster, citing ongoing worker deaths and weak enforcement.

flag Unions in New Zealand are urging the government to pass a corporate manslaughter law, 15 years after the Pike River Mine disaster killed 29 miners. flag They say the law is essential to hold companies accountable for preventable worker deaths, citing ongoing fatalities—about one per week—and weak enforcement of safety laws. flag The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions and the Maritime Union of New Zealand support Adrian Rurawhe’s Members Bill, which would allow criminal charges against corporations and executives for gross negligence. flag They highlight cases like former Ports of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson’s appeal as evidence of systemic flaws and stress that stronger penalties are needed to protect workers and honor victims.

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