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New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
Te Kauae Kaimahi
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi brings together over 350,000 New Zealand union members in 40 affiliated unions. We are the united voice for working people and their families in New Zealand.
New Zealand Council of Trade Unions - Latest News [Page 1]
Recession Ends – Economic Challenges Remain
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 11:33 am | NZCTU
GDP data shows that the wages rose far less quickly than profits – asking questions about where the benefits of this growth are going. Across the economy, the broad measure of wages (compensation of employees) rose 1.7% last year. More >>
Govt Must Act Decisively And Ban Engineered Stone
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 9:37 am | NZCTU
“If Brooke van Velden is genuine when she calls for an evidence-based approach to this issue, then she must support a full ban on engineered stone products,” said NZCTU President Richard Wagstaff. More >>
New Procurement Rules Hurt Low-income Workers
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 1:43 pm | NZCTU
“The Minister of Finance Nicola Willis has proposed a new rule saying that the Living Wage no longer needs to be paid in cleaning, catering, and security guard services that are procured by government. These workers now face the potential of ... More >>
It’s Time For Beehive Women To Get Real On Pay Equity
Saturday, 8 March 2025, 6:33 am | NZCTU
“We are calling on the women who work in the Beehive to show some solidarity with working women by getting real on pay equity,” said NZCTU Secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges. More >>
Govt Must Remove Barriers For Disabled Workers
Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 5:18 pm | NZCTU
“We are calling on the Government to work with disabled workers and remove the barriers to good, meaningful work,” said NZCTU President Richard Wagstaff. More >>
Citizen’s Arrest Powers Will Put Workers In Harm's Way
Wednesday, 26 February 2025, 2:41 pm | NZCTU
Setting the expectation that workers on the shopfloor will be required to prevent shoplifting and retail crime will only increase the risk of violence and undermines workers’ right to a safe and healthy workplace. More >>
Action Needed Now, As Child Poverty Grows
Thursday, 20 February 2025, 11:59 am | NZCTU
“Child poverty is a prison that holds too many children in Aotearoa back. Unless we tackle this problem now, we will be paying the social costs over generations”, said NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi Economist Craig Renney. More >>
NZCTU Welcomes Passage Of Wage Theft Bill
Wednesday, 19 February 2025, 9:05 pm | NZCTU
“We are thrilled that this Bill is making its way through the House and looks set to become law,” said NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff. More >>
OJI Needs To Work With Government And Unions Before Closure
Friday, 14 February 2025, 12:39 pm | NZCTU
“OJI has today announced 230 job losses in what will be a devastating blow for the community. OJI needs to work with all partners to make sure that we get the best outcome on the site,” said Wagstaff. More >>
Brooke Van Velden Completely Undermines Personal Grievance System
Friday, 14 February 2025, 9:24 am | NZCTU
Employers are being encouraged to disregard procedural fairness and natural justice. The changes will remove the ability of workers to receive compensation on the grounds of humiliation, loss of dignity and injured feelings if it can be proved a worker ... More >>
Unemployment Climbs Above 5%
Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 11:44 am | NZCTU
“The latest data shows that employment fell in Aotearoa at its fastest rate since the GFC. Unemployment rose in 8 out 12 regions. 2.5m fewer hours were worked last year. There is a real and growing problem in the labour market.” More >>
"Something Is Very Wrong In Our Society And Economy” - NZCTU Workforce Survey Shows People Fear For Future
Tuesday, 28 January 2025, 8:17 am | NZCTU
NZCTU President Richard Wagstaff says the survey, which polled more than 1900 people, shows immense concern that the Government is taking Aotearoa New Zealand in the wrong direction. More >>
Luxon’s Speech An Exercise In Smoke And Mirrors
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 2:30 pm | NZCTU
We are also alarmed at the Prime Minister's signal that workplace health and safety is a cost rather than an investment in workers' lives. Safe workplaces are productive workplaces. More >>
Working People Will Pay For Static Inflation
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 11:46 am | NZCTU
“The recent drops in inflation have been helped by falls in the price of vehicle fuels – with the average price of 91 falling from $2.81 to $2.55. If we remove petrol from the CPI the overall inflation rose by 2.7%. More >>
NZCTU Make Submission In Opposition To Treaty Principles Bill
Saturday, 21 December 2024, 3:00 pm | NZCTU
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi have submitted against the controversial Treaty Principles Bill, slamming the Bill as a breach of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and an attack on tino rangatiratanga and the collective rights of Tangata Whenua. More >>
GDP Figures No Christmas Present For New Zealand
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 8:10 pm | NZCTU
Data released by Statistics New Zealand today showed a significant slowdown in the economy over the past six months, with GDP falling by 1% in September, and 1.1% in June, said CTU Economist Craig Renney. More >>
Minister Needs To Listen To The Evidence On Engineered Stone Ban
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 2:03 pm | NZCTU
“We need to follow Australia’s example and implement a total ban of engineered stone, a dangerous product that is killing workers,” said Polaczuk. More >>
HYEFU And BPS Data Shows New Zealand Is Way Off Track
Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 3:42 pm | NZCTU
The data showed that the economy is growing more slowly than forecast just six months ago. Next year GDP growth was forecast to 1.7% at Budget, now its 0.5%. GDP is $20bn lower by 2028. Unemployment is higher in every year of the forecast – with 20,000 ... More >>
Minimum Wage ‘Increase’ Is An Effective Cut
Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 11:05 am | NZCTU
“With inflation forecast at 2% by the Reserve Bank, the new minimum wage rate is an effective cut in real terms and will leave workers worse off. This is the second year in a row where this Govt has made the decision to cut the minimum wage in real ... More >>
NZCTU Put Brooke Van Velden On Notice Over WorkSafe Cuts
Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 10:30 am | NZCTU
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi have sent an open letter to Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Brooke van Velden, following another round of devastating job cuts at WorkSafe. More >>
