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 21]

Government misses opportunity for a fairer NZ

Wednesday, 17 April 2019, 2:38 pm | Council of Trade Unions

Today’s announcement that the Government will not be supporting a Capital Gains tax is "hugely disappointing" says CTU President Richard Wagstaff. More >>

CTU urges government to support Capital Gains Tax

Thursday, 11 April 2019, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

"Working Kiwis need to know that this Labour led Government is built on foundations of fairness," CTU President Richard Wagstaff said. More >>

NZ Union Movement Supports Improvements to Gun Laws

Thursday, 4 April 2019, 11:08 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

The Council of Trade Unions has provided a written submission to the parliamentary Select Committee in support of the proposed improvements to gun laws. More >>

New Official Living Wage Rate Announced

Tuesday, 2 April 2019, 9:14 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

The independently assessed rate is defined as being: ‘the income necessary to provide workers and their families with the basic necessities of life. A living wage will enable workers to live with dignity and to participate as active citizens in society.’ More >>

Law changes for domestic violence survivors

Sunday, 31 March 2019, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

The Council of Trade Unions welcomes new support for survivors of domestic violence. From 1 April, the Victims Protection Act will allow for workplaces to be part of the solution to domestic violence. More >>

CTU backs minimum wage rise

Saturday, 30 March 2019, 10:41 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

The Council of Trade Unions (CTU) strongly backs the increase to the minimum wage from Monday 1 April by $1.20 to $17.70 per hour. More >>

Together we can create a future of unity

Thursday, 28 March 2019, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

CTU: National Day of Remembrance; together we can create a future of unity More >>

NZCTU supports Climate Strike

Wednesday, 13 March 2019, 12:42 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

The Council of Trade Unions supports young people who are taking action this Friday and striking for Climate Justice . More >>

International Women’s Day March 8

Thursday, 7 March 2019, 8:14 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

On the eve of International Women’s Day working women are celebrating the achievements and progress women have made whilst looking towards the challenges which remain. More >>

Tens of thousands of Kiwi workers sacked

Tuesday, 5 March 2019, 11:13 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

Government research conducted by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) shows tens of thousands of Kiwi workers are being sacked by their employers every year as employers take advantage of unfair trial periods. More >>

CTU welcomes Tax Working Group report

Thursday, 21 February 2019, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

The Council of Trade Unions is welcoming the release of today's report from the Tax Working Group. The CTUs Economist Bill Rosenberg was a member of this group. More >>

CTU supports improved laws on equal pay

Wednesday, 13 February 2019, 7:40 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

Today oral submissions begin on the Equal Pay Amendment Bill and the Council of Trade Unions is one of the first off the blocks to support this law at Select Committee. More >>

Labour statistics show more effort from government required

Thursday, 7 February 2019, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

The Council of Trade Unions is welcoming signs today, in the Labour Market Statistics, of stronger pay rises coming through but says there is a long way still to go. More >>

Living Wage for Westpac

Friday, 1 February 2019, 10:20 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

The Council of Trade Unions is welcoming growing awareness in the business sector that lifting incomes is a priority, with today’s announcement that Westpac will be an accredited Living Wage employer. More >>

Fair Pay Agreements; making work fairer for Kiwis

Thursday, 31 January 2019, 9:06 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

"Working Kiwis are a step closer to having fairness at work with today's announced recommendations from the working party on Fair Pay Agreements," said CTU President, Richard Wagstaff. More >>

CTU workforce survey shows urgent need for change

Monday, 7 January 2019, 10:59 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

The results are in for the CTU Together 2019 cost of living and income survey and it is clear that urgent change is needed with more than 70% of respondents reporting their incomes are not keeping up with the cost of living despite more than 55% reporting ... More >>

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