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NZCTU Welcomes Commitment To Labour Standards Within The NZ/EU Free Trade Agreement
Monday, 10 July 2023, 2:30 pm | NZCTU
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions has welcomed the signing of a Free Trade Agreement with the European Union that requires New Zealand to make “continued and sustained efforts” to ratify the fundamental International Labour Organisation ... More >>
Our GDP Data No Cause For Alarm
Thursday, 15 June 2023, 11:28 am | NZCTU
The latest figures released today shows that New Zealand’s Gross Domestic Product fell 0.1% in the March quarter, putting the New Zealand economy in technical recession, said NZCTU Economist Craig Renney. “With the data being so close to zero, we shouldn’t ... More >>
What Budget 2023 Means For Working People: NZCTU
Friday, 19 May 2023, 4:40 pm | NZCTU
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions today delivered their response to Budget 2023, with several announcements receiving significant support from working people, and an acknowledgement of the work that has been done. NZCTU Economist Craig Renney ... More >>
Minimum Wage Increase To Make Real Difference, Says NZCTU
Friday, 31 March 2023, 3:19 pm | NZCTU
The biggest increase in the history of the minimum wage will have a huge impact for workers on low wages, says the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions. From tomorrow, the minimum wage will rise to $22.70, up from $21.20. This increase will benefit ... More >>
Historic Moment As First FPA Successfully Initiated
Wednesday, 29 March 2023, 9:42 am | NZCTU
Bus drivers across the country are celebrating a significant milestone with the news of New Zealand’s first-ever initiation of a Fair Pay Agreement. Today, MBIE has given the green light to bus drivers to negotiate an FPA, in a move that will ... More >>
Robust Protections Needed For Recovery Visa Workers
Friday, 24 February 2023, 11:09 am | NZCTU
A new visa category designed to assist with the flooding and cyclone clean up must have protections, say the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions. This morning, Immigration Minister Michael Wood announced a fast-tracked Recovery Visa to assist with the rebuild ... More >>
Unions Stand In Solidarity With Dancers
Tuesday, 21 February 2023, 1:03 pm | NZCTU
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions stands with the 19 dancers fired from Calendar Girls for requesting better contracts. NZCTU National Secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges said all Calendar Girls staff had a right to better working conditions. ... More >>
More Support Needed In Bill, Say Disabled Workers
Thursday, 9 February 2023, 3:27 pm | NZCTU
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions was joined today by working people to submit on the Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill. The Bill, which is currently the Social Services and Community Committee, aims to address systemic accessibility barriers ... More >>
Government Must Commit To Eliminating Workplace Violence, Says NZCTU
Monday, 21 November 2022, 2:20 pm | NZCTU
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions is calling on the Government to follow Australia’s commitment to eliminating violence and harassment in the world of work. Today, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced his plan to ratify International Labour ... More >>
Unemployment Remains Low, Public-sector Wages Need To Rise
Wednesday, 2 November 2022, 11:47 am | NZCTU
Data released by Stats NZ shows a strong labour market with unemployment remaining low, more people in work, and more hours being worked. NZCTU Economist Craig Renney said “working people should be in a prime position. Unemployment remains around ... More >>
FPAs Represent A New Era For Workers’ Rights
Wednesday, 26 October 2022, 8:24 pm | NZCTU
Working people across Aotearoa New Zealand are celebrating the Fair Pay Agreements Bill passing into law today. More than 50 workers attended the third reading at Parliament to witness the passing of the Bill. This included hospitality workers, early childhood ... More >>
Historic Win For Uber Drivers ‘a Victory Of The Union Movement’
Tuesday, 25 October 2022, 12:33 pm | NZCTU
New Zealand Uber drivers have won an historic ruling against the multi-billion-dollar rideshare company. Today, an Employment Court ruling found four current and former Uber drivers to be employees, not independent contractors. The case, which was jointly ... More >>
Unions Hearted By New Measures Announced On Equal Pay Anniversary
Thursday, 20 October 2022, 11:31 am | NZCTU
The 50th Anniversary of the Equal Pay Act is being celebrated by the union movement as a win for all working people. The NZCTU is welcoming the announcement from Minister for Women Jan Tinetti that the National Advisory Council on the Employment of Women ... More >>
NZCTU Calls On Government To Urgently Address The Pacific Pay Gap
Wednesday, 12 October 2022, 10:00 am | NZCTU
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions is calling on the Government to urgently introduce pay transparency legislation, following the release of the Pacific Pay Gap Inquiry report. Released today, the report outlines the barriers that Pacific ... More >>
University Workers Deserve Fair Pay Says NZCTU
Thursday, 6 October 2022, 2:14 pm | NZCTU
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions stands in solidarity with the striking university workers today. The strike, led by the Tertiary Education Union, Public Services Association, and E tū has seen 7000 people taking action. NZCTU President Richard Wagstaff said ... More >>
Building A Better Future – NZCTU Launches Its Consultation On An Economic Development Strategy For New Zealand
Tuesday, 27 September 2022, 7:34 am | NZCTU
NZCTU has today launched its consultation on a new economic development strategy for New Zealand. This is available at: http://www.buildingabetterfuture.org.nz . NZCTU Economist Craig Renney said “We’re arriving at a turning point in New Zealand’s ... More >>
NZCTU Mourns Death Of Inaugural President
Wednesday, 14 September 2022, 5:04 pm | NZCTU
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions acknowledges the passing of Ken Douglas and the huge legacy he left within the union movement. Ken Douglas was the inaugural president of the NZCTU from 1987 to 1999. He also had a significant impact on the ... More >>
Unions Heartened By Progress Of Screen Industry Bill
Thursday, 11 August 2022, 5:18 pm | NZCTU
A Bill designed to protect working people in the screen industry received widespread union support before its second reading at Parliament today. The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions, the New Zealand Writers Guild, the Directors and Editors Guild of ... More >>
Support For Low-income Workers Needed More Than Ever
Wednesday, 13 July 2022, 4:38 pm | NZCTU
Continued support for working people is needed in the wake of the latest financial data, says New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Today, the Official Cash Rate was increased to 2.5%, the highest rate since 2016. Food prices rose 6.6%, and overall ... More >>
NZCTU Joins Pay Equity Campaign For #NotAnotherWinter
Monday, 4 July 2022, 10:45 am | NZCTU
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions is pleased to support the #NotAnotherWinter campaign, which calls on the Government to take urgent action on pay transparency. The campaign, which was launched by Mind the Gap this week, calls on the Government ... More >>
