They came for the dogs and then....

NZ workers could be microchipped, according to Stuff this morning.

It isn't often I find myself agreeing with Andrew Little from EPMA but I wholly endorse this sentiment.

"When measures are taken that diminish the foundation for trust and respect then the working relationship starts to sour and people feel affronted,"Mr Little said.

The use of video cameras in the workplace raised "fraught issues" and the union remained opposed to the use of random drug tests, he said.