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.

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Young workers cast aside by Minister Bridges

Thursday, 29 August 2013, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

With over 11 000 workers fired under the 90 days legislation, it is disappointing that the Minister of Labour hasn’t bothered to look at the impact on young people given one of the stated reasons for the law was to get young workers into the workforce, ... More >>

1200 rally for Fairness at Work in Christchurch

Thursday, 29 August 2013, 2:45 pm | Council of Trade Unions

1200 workers rallied in Christchurch today to oppose the Government’s cuts to employment rights. Workers unanimously endorsed a resolution calling for the Government to drop the law changes, which threaten to remove basic employment protections and reduce ... More >>

Many issues in Flexi-Super

Tuesday, 27 August 2013, 12:48 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

The Council of Trade Unions Secretary, Peter Conway says that there are many issues to consider in the proposal for flexible superannuation. More >>

Historic victory in pay equity case for carers

Friday, 23 August 2013, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

CTU congratulates Kristine Bartlett and the Service and Food Workers Union, Nga Ringa Tota for the historic legal victory for thousands of low-paid women workers says Helen Kelly, CTU President. More >>

Select Committee urged to drop unfair employment Bill

Thursday, 22 August 2013, 11:47 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

The CTU has presented a case to drop National’s unfair Employment Relations Amendment Bill at the first day of hearings at the Transport and Industrial Relations Select Committee today, saying the Bill will worsen the pay and working conditions of many ... More >>

International attention on NZ’s removal of employment rights

Thursday, 15 August 2013, 1:49 pm | Council of Trade Unions

Sharan Burrow, General Secretary of the International Trade Union Congress (ITUC) is visiting New Zealand tomorrow to raise her concerns at the government’s latest employment law changes, and speak about the global challenges facing workers. More >>

Survey confirms it’s time for a Living Wage

Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 3:09 pm | Council of Trade Unions

The New Zealand General Social Survey: 2012, released today confirms it is time for a Living wage, says CTU President Helen Kelly. Helen Kelly says “the survey shows that Kiwis are struggling with low wages and incomes. More >>

CTU Welcomes Canterbury Health and Safety Funding

Thursday, 8 August 2013, 2:26 pm | Council of Trade Unions

The CTU is welcoming the Government's commitment to fund a dedicated health and safety programme targeting the Canterbury rebuild. $10.7 million over the next four years is being allocated to the Canterbury programme as part of Government's Working Safer ... More >>

CTU corrects Minister on H&S Taskforce advice

Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

The Minister today released advice to Cabinet saying that the Taskforce recommended that the board be supported by a tripartite advisory group and to disestablish the Workplace Health and Safety Council. More >>

Unemployment up. Wages flat. What recovery?

Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 11:57 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

The Council of Trade Unions says there is no joy for workers in the statistics out today on wages and employment. More >>

CTU welcomes H&S changes

Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 9:56 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

The CTU welcomes moves today to strengthen our health and safety system. Helen Kelly, CTU President said “the announcements today acknowledge that our health and safety system is in need of an overhaul, and we welcome the direction taken by the Government ... More >>

Union concern at fishing crew exemptions

Wednesday, 31 July 2013, 11:06 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

The Council of Trade Unions is critical of a proposal to exempt settlement quota from requirements of the Fisheries (Foreign Charter Vessels and Other Matters) Amendment Bill. More >>

Massive reaction against employment law changes

Thursday, 25 July 2013, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

CTU and affiliated unions will today be delivering thousands of submissions from workers around New Zealand who are speaking out against the Government’s employment law changes that will cut pay and conditions. More >>

Unions launch Fairness at Work campaign

Monday, 22 July 2013, 3:15 pm | Council of Trade Unions

The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions has today launched a major campaign opposing the Government's cuts to employment rights. At the launch in Auckland, Helen Kelly announced unions will hold stop work meetings in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch ... More >>

Forest death not just a number

Friday, 19 July 2013, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

The death of another forest worker near Tokoroa this morning is a family tragedy that will impact for years to come, says Helen Kelly, CTU President. More >>

Fairness at Work Campaign Launch

Wednesday, 17 July 2013, 9:26 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions is launching a major campaign in Auckland next week opposing the Government's cuts to employment rights. At the launch, CTU president Helen Kelly will announce rallies, stop-work meetings and a national day ... More >>

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