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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 41]
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 >>
51 killed at work
Sunday, 27 April 2014, 10:58 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
51 killed at work The Council of Trade Unions (CTU) is remembering the loss of 51 people who lost their lives at work in the past year. April 28 is Workers Memorial Day; an international day of remembrance and action for workers killed at work. The ... More >>
Focus on housing costs, raise wages not interest rates
Thursday, 24 April 2014, 10:40 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
Focus on housing costs, raise wages not interest rates "The increase in the Reserve Bank's interest rate, while expected, shows little imagination and will raise mortgage costs for home owners," says CTU economist Bill Rosenberg. “The focus ... More >>
Manufacturing policy welcomed
Thursday, 17 April 2014, 10:19 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
“Today’s announcement of Labour’s manufacturing policy is very welcome,” says CTU Economist Bill Rosenberg. “Just as many other developed countries are realising, having a strong manufacturing sector pays off in good jobs, retaining ... More >>
Workers support plain packaging of tobacco
Wednesday, 16 April 2014, 12:49 pm | CTU
The CTU have today presented to the health select committee in support of plain packaging of tobacco. “Any steps that can be taken to lower smoking rates will result in New Zealand workers and their families having healthier and better lives, ... More >>
Give a lei and have your say!
Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The Pasifika arm of the CTU, Komiti Pasifika, launches their ‘Lei Your Local’ campaign this week. The purpose of the campaign is to increase Pasifika participation in the 2014 General Election. More >>
Workplaces have a role in reducing domestic violence
Monday, 31 March 2014, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
A Bill that aims to support workplaces in the reduction of domestic violence and provide victims of domestic violence with practical support in the form of leave and expert assistance “must be supported by all political parties” says Sheryl ... More >>
30 Years since Trades Hall Bombing in Wellington
Thursday, 27 March 2014, 8:52 am | NZCTU
March 27 marks the 30th anniversary of the Trades Hall bombing in Wellington. The bomb killed Ernie Abbort President of the Wellington Caretakers and Cleaners Union. No one has ever been charged with Ernie’s murder. More >>
Who is going to benefit from GDP growth?
Thursday, 20 March 2014, 12:07 pm | NZCTU
“Yes, there is growth in the economy, but the big question now is who will benefit from it”, says CTU Economist Bill Rosenberg. “The 0.9 percent growth in the three months to December 2013 was about what was expected, but we have yet to see the results ... More >>
Government committed to making life worse for workers
Wednesday, 19 March 2014, 1:30 pm | New Zealand 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 >>
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 >>
Reasons for interest rate rise not convincing
Thursday, 13 March 2014, 10:12 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
Reasons for interest rate rise not convincing “The Reserve Bank has not given a convincing case that general inflation is a big enough risk to raise interest rates”, says CTU Economist Bill Rosenberg. “In fact it seems to be pushing against higher ... More >>
Go slow on interest rate rises
Tuesday, 11 March 2014, 9:23 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
“The Reserve Bank should be very cautious about any increase in interest rates when considering its Official Cash Rate announcement on Thursday,” says CTU Economist Bill Rosenberg. “For many households, especially those on floating rate mortgages, ... More >>
Skill development for workers too weak
Wednesday, 5 March 2014, 12:10 pm | NZCTU
Tertiary Education Strategy: skill development for workers too weak The CTU believes that the Government’s Tertiary Education Strategy released today should have a stronger focus on supporting workers to develop skills that will provide more secure ... More >>
Charges should have proceeded
Thursday, 27 February 2014, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
“All New Zealanders should be seriously concerned about how the Crown dealt with a letter from Peter Whittall’s lawyers some two months before he was discharged” CTU President Helen Kelly said 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 >>
Government must not weaken Human Rights in NZ
Thursday, 13 February 2014, 11:12 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The Council of Trade Unions has spoken out strongly against the proposed amendments to the Human Rights Act at the Justice and Electoral Select Committee today. “If these amendments are successful, then we will see the Government weaken human rights ... 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 >>
