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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 11]
CTU Statement On Lyttleton Port Death
Monday, 25 April 2022, 4:40 pm | NZCTU
The death of a MUNZ member at Lyttleton Port today is a tragedy and serves as further evidence of the urgent need of an inquiry into port safety in New Zealand, says CTU President Richard Wagstaff. "Today's tragedy comes merely 6 days after the death ... More >>
NZCTU Endorses MUNZ Call For Port Safety Inquiry
Thursday, 21 April 2022, 10:45 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions wholeheartedly endorses the Maritime Union of New Zealand’s call for an inquiry into port safety in New Zealand, says General Secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges. "The death of Atiroa Tuaiti on ... More >>
Axing Labour Day A Petty Idea
Wednesday, 20 April 2022, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
Christopher Luxon has shown once again how out of touch he is with the experience of workers in New Zealand with his suggestion that Labour Day should be removed as a public holiday, says CTU Director of Policy Craig Renney. "New Zealanders ... More >>
NZCTU Supports Better Protections For Contractors
Tuesday, 12 April 2022, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The NZCTU strongly endorses the recommendations of the Tripartite Working Group on Better Protections for Contractors, which it was a member of, and encourages Minister Michael Wood to take action on the recommendations made. “Hundreds of thousands ... More >>
Fair Pay Agreements Will Make A Real Difference For Kiwi Families
Tuesday, 5 April 2022, 5:06 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
Today's passing of the first reading of the bill to introduce Fair Pay Agreements is a big step forward for New Zealand workers, says CTU President Richard Wagstaff. “This will make a real difference to Kiwi families. It will mean fairer pay and ... More >>
If You Want To See Why We Need FPAs, Just Look At Why Big Business Opposes Them – CTU
Tuesday, 29 March 2022, 4:16 pm | Council of Trade Unions
New Zealand’s business lobby explicitly opposing Fair Pay Agreements because they will raise workers’ wages should be all the evidence we need to show these reforms will be a boost to the New Zealand economy, says CTU President Richard Wagstaff. ... More >>
Fair Pay Agreements An Idea Whose Time Has Come - CTU
Tuesday, 29 March 2022, 11:50 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
Fair Pay Agreements will be crucial for boosting Kiwis wages and supporting a higher wage economy, Council of Trade Union’s President Richard Wagstaff says. “FPAs ensure people are paid fairly for their work – they stop the race to the bottom ... More >>
IMF Joins Growing Chorus Supporting NZ Income Insurance Scheme
Thursday, 24 March 2022, 1:07 pm | Council of Trade Unions
The International Monetary Fund has today joined other organisations in supporting the NZ Income Insurance Scheme. The IMF said “The planned introduction of the Income Insurance Scheme is welcome as it closes an important gap in social protection” ... More >>
GDP Growth And Low Unemployment Show Strength Of NZ Economy
Thursday, 17 March 2022, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
Today's 5.6% annual GDP growth, the fastest rate since June 2000, shows the resilience of the New Zealand economy, says CTU economist Craig Renney. "Together with record low unemployment data, the economy appears to have weathered the Alpha and ... More >>
Out Of Touch Luxon Demands That Poorest Pay For Inflation Boosting Giveaway
Monday, 7 March 2022, 12:58 am | CTU
National Leader Christopher Luxon’s speech today proposed an economic agenda that is out of touch and would only boost debt, pump up inflation and make it harder for middle income and working New Zealanders to get ahead, says CTU Chief Economist Craig ... More >>
CTU Calls For End To DHB Legal Action Against Health Workers
Thursday, 3 March 2022, 10:25 am | CTU
The Council of Trade Unions is calling on DHBs to drop their legal action against allied health workers including lab technicians who are planning strike action in response to persistent low wages. “Allied health covers a broad range of services ... More >>
Thank You To MIQ Workers - CTU
Monday, 28 February 2022, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The Council of Trade Unions has today extended a big thank you to all of the frontline workers who have staffed MIQ over the last two years, acknowledging the immense effort that has gone into keeping New Zealanders safe from COVID-19, ... More >>
Council Of Trade Unions Calls For End To Anti-mandate Protest
Friday, 18 February 2022, 12:32 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
"The NZCTU understands that the right to participate in protest actions is a fundamental element of freedom of expression and a sign of a healthy and functioning democracy. The NZCTU proudly upholds and exercises these rights to protest in NZ. ... More >>
CTU Welcomes Minimum Wage Change
Friday, 11 February 2022, 10:26 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The CTU today is welcoming the decision to increase the Minimum Wage to $21.20 an hour from April 1st, 2022. This increase ensures that Minimum Wage workers do fall further behind other workers and means that their incomes are protected in real terms, ... More >>
CTU Welcomes Government Announcement Of New COVID Guidelines
Thursday, 10 February 2022, 12:11 pm | Council of Trade Unions
The CTU is welcoming the announcement from government of new COVID guidelines for critical workers during the omicron outbreak, said CTU President Richard Wagstaff. The CTU believes that high levels of worker engagement will be critical to ensure ... More >>
CTU PR – Inflation Data Shows Why Minimum Wage Increase Is Necessary
Thursday, 27 January 2022, 11:26 am | Council of Trade Unions
Today's inflation data shows that increases in the minimum wage are both necessary and desirable, says CTU Chief Economist Craig Renney. "Statistics New Zealand data released today showed that Inflation was 5.9% annually, its highest rate since ... More >>
Too Many Kiwi Workers Financially Vulnerable As Omicron Looms - Annual Workforce Survey
Tuesday, 18 January 2022, 11:23 am | CTU
With New Zealand on the precipice of an Omicron outbreak and the economic upheaval that comes with it, the CTU’s annual Mood of the Workforce Survey shows the vast majority of kiwi workers do not have the financial resources to survive a period ... More >>
Thousands Of Workers Call For A Liveable Minimum Wage
Tuesday, 21 December 2021, 9:34 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The Council of Trade Unions has presented a petition to Minister Michael Wood signed by thousand of workers calling on the Government to deliver a well earned pay rise for frontline workers this Christmas by raising the Minimum wage to $22.75 an hour ... More >>
Better Than Expected GDP Shows Resilience Of The New Zealand Economy
Thursday, 16 December 2021, 11:50 am | CTU
Official Figures today from Statistics New Zealand demonstrated the strength of the New Zealand economy. CTU Economist Craig Renney said “GDP fell by 3.7% with the fall being driven by the Auckland COVID lockdown. This result beats recent forecasts ... More >>
Higher Costs Support Calls For Living Wage Campaign
Tuesday, 14 December 2021, 11:35 am | CTU
Higher costs of rent and food for New Zealanders are strengthening the call for the Minimum Wage to be lifted to the Living Wage says CTU Economist Craig Renney. “Statistics New Zealand today has released figures showing a 6% annual increase ... More >>
