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Why is the Reserve Bank happy with low wage growth?
Thursday, 12 June 2014, 2:54 pm | Council of Trade Unions
“There seems little prospect for better wage growth if the Reserve Bank is to be believed”, says CTU Economist Bill Rosenberg. “It says the slow wage growth is because of more people wanting jobs, rapid immigration growth, and the high unemployment ... More >>
Minimum Wage Order amendment lets down low paid workers
Thursday, 29 May 2014, 2:17 pm | Council of Trade Unions
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions is disappointed with the decision today by Minister of Labour Simon Bridges to amend the Minimum Wage Order to allow wages to be calculated over a fortnight. More >>
CTU welcomes discussion on how to make work safer
Thursday, 22 May 2014, 12:08 pm | Council of Trade Unions
The CTU is pleased to see the consultation document on five of the most important regulations needed to implement the proposed Health and Safety Reform Bill. Jeff Sissons, CTU General Counsel, says that “These regulations are the flesh on the ... More >>
CTU to take private prosecution over forestry death
Saturday, 10 May 2014, 2:29 pm | Council of Trade Unions
The CTU has been granted permission from the Court to take a private prosecution against a M & A Cross Ltd the employer of forestry worker Charles Finlay who was killed at work. More >>
Where are the jobs National?
Wednesday, 7 May 2014, 1:28 pm | Council of Trade Unions
The CTU is dismayed that the National Government has been unable to bring the number of people who are unemployed, down. More >>
New thinking on monetary policy welcome
Wednesday, 30 April 2014, 2:25 pm | Council of Trade Unions
New thinking on monetary policy welcome “We welcome the new thinking on monetary policy and the exchange rate from Labour. It is long overdue”, says CTU economist Bill Rosenberg, commenting on Labour’s release of its monetary policy. “We support ... More >>
CTU Opposes changes to minimum wage calculation
Wednesday, 30 April 2014, 1:40 pm | Council of Trade Unions
The Government has announced a proposal to allow employers to average their workers' wages over two weeks rather than one. They have sent out a letter to businesses and unions asking for feedback on a plan to amend the law. More >>
Government committed to making life worse for workers
Wednesday, 19 March 2014, 1:26 pm | Council of Trade Unions
Workers in New Zealand will be one step closer to worse employment conditions and less employment rights when the Employment Relations Amendment Bill passes its second reading. The Bill is due to be debated today. More >>
Increase to minimum wage unfair
Monday, 24 February 2014, 4:15 pm | Council of Trade Unions
“The increase of the minimum wage to $14.25 is unfair given several years of stagnating wages, an economy that is starting to grow, and widespread concerns about how that growth will be shared”, says CTU Economist Bill Rosenberg. More >>
Recovery in unemployment and wages painfully slow
Wednesday, 5 February 2014, 12:46 pm | Council of Trade Unions
“Workers are missing out on a fair share in the economy as unemployment remains high and wages are stagnant”. CTU Economist, Bill Rosenberg says “It is disappointing that unemployment is still at 6.0 percent, or 147,000 people, given the growing economy. More >>
Government must focus on growing social deficit
Tuesday, 17 December 2013, 1:45 pm | Council of Trade Unions
“The Government must move away from a narrow focus on fiscal deficit reduction to the social deficits that have not been addressed”, says CTU Economist Bill Rosenberg. More >>
International Labour Organisation to visit next week
Friday, 6 December 2013, 11:38 am | Council of Trade Unions
The visit to New Zealand early next week of new Regional Director Asia/Pacific for the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Mr Yoshiteru Uramoto is an opportunity for Minister of Labour, Simon Bridges, to seek advice on the compliance of his proposed ... More >>
Pay rise meagre
Wednesday, 6 November 2013, 12:16 pm | Council of Trade Unions
“It’s time working people saw much more recognition in their pay packets of a growing economy. These meagre increases do not recognise the efforts of working people and the difficult times many have been through,” says CTU Economist Bill Rosenberg. More >>
Price increases hitting low incomes and people in Canterbury
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 1:22 pm | Council of Trade Unions
“The sharp increase in the CPI this quarter, bringing it to a 1.4 percent increase for the year, is mainly in areas that hurt lower income families. In addition people in Canterbury are particularly hard hit”, says Bill Rosenberg, CTU economist. More >>
CTU Supports Intention of New Immigration Law
Thursday, 3 October 2013, 5:11 pm | Council of Trade Unions
The CTU supports moves by the Government to crack down on employers who exploit migrant workers. More >>
Low pay makes home lending restrictions worse
Monday, 30 September 2013, 11:01 am | Council of Trade Unions
New loan to value ratios coming into effect tomorrow will hit hard at those on low incomes says the Council of Trade Unions Secretary, Peter Conway. More >>
Fall in ACC levies - harsh treatment of claims unjustified
Tuesday, 17 September 2013, 2:20 pm | Council of Trade Unions
“The 15-17 percent fall in ACC levies proposed by ACC for the 2014/15 year with further reductions to follow, shows that cuts in entitlements and harsh treatment of injured people making ACC claims were unjustified,” says CTU Policy Director, ... More >>
1200 rally for Fairness at Work in Christchurch
Thursday, 29 August 2013, 2:45 pm | Council of Trade Unions
1200 workers rallied in Christchurch today to oppose the Government’s cuts to employment rights. Workers unanimously endorsed a resolution calling for the Government to drop the law changes, which threaten to remove basic employment protections and reduce ... More >>
International attention on NZ’s removal of employment rights
Thursday, 15 August 2013, 1:49 pm | Council of Trade Unions
Sharan Burrow, General Secretary of the International Trade Union Congress (ITUC) is visiting New Zealand tomorrow to raise her concerns at the government’s latest employment law changes, and speak about the global challenges facing workers. More >>
Survey confirms it’s time for a Living Wage
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 3:09 pm | Council of Trade Unions
The New Zealand General Social Survey: 2012, released today confirms it is time for a Living wage, says CTU President Helen Kelly. Helen Kelly says “the survey shows that Kiwis are struggling with low wages and incomes. More >>
