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Failed prescription no medicine for savings ills
Friday, 17 December 2010, 10:39 am | Council of Trade Unions
The Savings Working Group lumps too much blame on New Zealand households without addressing other causes of low savings, said CTU Economist Bill Rosenberg in response to the Group’s interim report published today. More >>
CTU: Major Concerns Regarding Transpacific Partnership
Sunday, 5 December 2010, 9:23 am | Council of Trade Unions
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions is very concerned at the directions being taken in the Transpacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) negotiations, which will begin another round in Auckland on Monday. More >>
CTU reaction to Pike River Mine disaster
Thursday, 25 November 2010, 9:10 am | Council of Trade Unions
The Council of Trade Unions expresses its shock and deep sadness at the news of the second explosion at Pike River Mine and the likelihood that none of the 29 trapped miners has survived. It is a moment of profound tragedy and the entire union movement ... More >>
No focus on jobs from Welfare Working Group
Wednesday, 24 November 2010, 2:20 pm | Council of Trade Unions
The options in the Welfare Working Group paper released today have far too much emphasis on blaming individuals for being on benefits and far too little on job creation and what is needed to keep people in employment, said the CTU. The number of people on ... More >>
Workers Send Government a Message
Wednesday, 20 October 2010, 5:06 pm | Council of Trade Unions
The Council of Trade Unions says that 22,000 workers walked off the job today to protest against attacks on their rights at work. More >>
Biggest worker protests in a decade reject laws
Wednesday, 20 October 2010, 2:02 pm | Council of Trade Unions
Workers from Kaitaia to Bluff attended protests today on Government plans to change workplace laws. More >>
Students come out in support of teachers
Tuesday, 19 October 2010, 12:29 pm | Council of Trade Unions
Students are standing up publicly to support PPTA teachers who are going on strike this week. The youth sector of the Council of Trade Unions, Stand Up, believes that the voice of students is missing, while the Government is using concerns about student ... More >>
GST off fruit, veg would help low income families
Monday, 27 September 2010, 3:45 pm | Council of Trade Unions
Labour’s announced policy to take GST off fresh fruit and vegetables would provide welcome relief to many families from a tax that hits people harder the lower their incomes, said the CTU today. More >>
Hobbit Should Meet Minimum Standards
Monday, 27 September 2010, 3:29 pm | Council of Trade Unions
Production and filming of the Hobbit should meet minimum standards, said CTU President Helen Kelly today. More >>
Canterbury workers should be paid
Tuesday, 21 September 2010, 10:40 am | Council of Trade Unions
Canterbury workers who have not been able to go to work because their employer’s business has not been operating or has been affected adversely by the quakes, are entitled to be paid in full, said Unions Canterbury Secretary John Miller. More >>
Cabinet Papers Reveal Government’s Blinkers
Sunday, 29 August 2010, 2:44 pm | Council of Trade Unions
The revelation that the Government’s proposal to allow employers to demand a medical certificate after one day’s absence was made without consultation with the Department of Labour serves to confirm the view that it is the ‘straw man’ in reforms. More >>
Overseas Evidence Shows High Risks Of PPP Projects
Wednesday, 11 August 2010, 5:07 pm | Council of Trade Unions
The Government’s announcement that it will force all government agencies to consider PPPs for projects over $25 million provides little evidence of the benefits it claims nor the risks it is entering into, said the CTU today. . More >>
Hold interest rates
Wednesday, 28 July 2010, 11:25 am | Council of Trade Unions
The CTU has repeated its call for the Reserve Bank to hold interest rates. More >>
CTU President to meet international union leader
Tuesday, 20 July 2010, 9:35 am | Council of Trade Unions
CTU President Helen Kelly flies to Australia today to meet with Sharan Burrow, the newly elected General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC). More >>
Government Is Being Unfair To Workers
Sunday, 18 July 2010, 12:30 pm | Council of Trade Unions
“The package of employment law changes announced today tilts the balance in favour of employers and undermines fairness at work”, said Helen Kelly, CTU President today. More >>
Workers to protest Sunday against anti-worker agenda
Friday, 16 July 2010, 4:37 pm | Council of Trade Unions
Workers will gather in protest outside the National Party Conference at Sky City in Auckland on Sunday morning when John Key will give his speech outlining his extension of the 90 Day Fire at Will law and the rolling back of union access rights. More >>
Need to Think Bigger on Community Max Scheme
Friday, 25 June 2010, 2:34 pm | Council of Trade Unions
Need to Think Bigger on Community Max Scheme Additional funding for the Community Max programme unveiled yesterday is going in the right direction, says the Council of Trade Unions following the announcement of an additional 1500 places on the scheme, ... More >>
Day Of Shame For NZ International Reputation
Sunday, 6 June 2010, 2:09 pm | Council of Trade Unions
The NZ Governments decision to vote against the establishment of an international labour convention to establish fundamental rights for Domestic Workers at the ILO exposes a misunderstanding of the plight of those in the domestic sector. More >>
$555m More Needed For Health To Just Stand Still
Sunday, 16 May 2010, 12:04 pm | Council of Trade Unions
An analysis of health expenditure released today estimates the Health vote in the Budget will need to be increased by at least $555 million just to keep pace with population growth, ageing, new treatments, new technology, and increases in costs. More >>
Missing the main point on the Australian tax revie
Monday, 3 May 2010, 12:23 pm | Council of Trade Unions
The government and many commentators are missing the most obvious point about the Australian government’s tax announcements yesterday, says CTU Economist and Policy Director, Bill Rosenberg. “The main point is that the Australian government is ... More >>
