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THE UNIONIST: ACC, More on ANZ National Report

Saturday, 19 July 2008, 1:20 pm | CTU

In The Unionist this week: National releases their ACC policy, and more on the comments from ANZ National on the public service. Story summaries are below, and visit this page for the full newsletter: http://union.org.nz/ctu-newsletters More >>

Workers Memorial Day Activities - Monday April 28

Sunday, 27 April 2008, 11:10 am | CTU

CTU Media Advisory Sunday April 27 2008   Workers Memorial Day Activities - Monday April 28 2008 More >>

Union campaigning to lift low wages pays off

Saturday, 29 March 2008, 2:47 pm | CTU

“Workers campaigninginunions to lift low wages is paying off,” CTU secretary Carol Beaumont said, ahead of the $12 an hour minimum wage coming into effect next week. More >>

Property agreement recognises value of cleaners

Saturday, 29 March 2008, 1:02 pm | CTU

“The work of thousands of low paid cleaners is being valued and recognised today through a landmark agreement signed by the cleaners’ union, members of the property services industry and government,”CTU secretary Carol Beaumont said today. More >>

Quick Resolution Needed In Senior Doctors Dispute

Saturday, 15 December 2007, 1:32 pm | CTU

The Council of Trade Unions said a quick resolution to the senior doctorspay disputewas needed, following a majority decisionby members of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists in favour of industrial action. More >>

Dock workersdeserve better from Port of Napier

Saturday, 15 December 2007, 1:31 pm | CTU

The Council of Trade Unionshas backed the Maritime Union’s campaign to save 85 jobs on the Port of Napier, following a decision by the Hawkes Bay Regional Council owned Port company to change stevedoring contractors, without securing employment ... More >>

Aged Care Companies’ Court Action Shameful

Monday, 19 November 2007, 2:57 pm | CTU

“What a shame that the first big movement we have seen on boosting the wages of aged care workers has been met by court action,” CTU president Helen Kelly said today. More >>

Youth Rates Proposal Needs Work - CTU

Saturday, 30 June 2007, 2:14 pm | CTU

“Parliament is certainly attempting to move forward on abolishing youth rates but the proposal on the table has problems,” Council of Trade Unions secretary Carol Beaumont said today, following the release of the select committee report on the ... More >>

Budget 2007: Making the Kiwi Fly

Thursday, 17 May 2007, 4:44 pm | CTU

“The Budget enhancements to Kiwisaver will ensure it is a flying success,” CTU president Ross Wilson said today. More >>

Four Weeks Annual Leave A Union Victory

Friday, 30 March 2007, 10:25 am | CTU

“Working New Zealanders should take a moment on Sunday to reflect on the success of the union movement campaign in achieving a fourth week of annual leave for all workers,” CTU president Ross Wilson said. More >>

Do Nats Still Support Australian Labour Laws?

Tuesday, 6 March 2007, 11:33 am | CTU

“Does National still support Australia’s harsh new labour laws that are driving down wages across the Tasman?” CTU president Ross Wilson said today. More >>

Plenty Of Opportunity For Worker Input

Tuesday, 13 February 2007, 4:09 pm | CTU

"Workers will take a keen interest in developing a sustainable New Zealand, and have plenty to bring to the table," CTU president Ross Wilson said today, after the Prime Minister's Statement to Parliament. More >>

DHB Grandstanding Over Proposal

Sunday, 12 November 2006, 2:24 pm | CTU

“Canterbury District Health Board’s call for the abolition of the right to strike for health workers is childish and grandstanding,” CTU president Ross Wilson said today. More >>

40 Hour Working Week Not A Reality for Many

Sunday, 22 October 2006, 12:29 am | CTU

“The 40 hour working week which was fought so hard for is not a reality for many low income workers,” CTU secretary Carol Beaumont said today. More >>

Management Weakness in NZ Businesses - CTU

Monday, 25 September 2006, 11:38 am | CTU

“The attack by business organisations on our personal grievance processes in employment law highlights serious weaknesses in basic management skills in New Zealand business,” Council of Trade Unions president Ross Wilson said today. More >>

Expect a leaflet with your fruit and veges

Sunday, 2 July 2006, 1:48 pm | CTU

Shoppers at Otara and Avondale markets can expect something extra with their veges this weekend, as workers continue the campaign in Auckland against National’s No Rights employment Bill. More >>

9o Days Proposal Debate

Sunday, 11 June 2006, 2:11 pm | CTU

“The response at fleamarkets to National's 90 Days No Rights Bill was clear – people were opposed, and wanted to know what they could do to stop the proposal,” said Carol Beaumont, CTU Secretary. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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