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Affco: don’t try and load accident cost on workers
Wednesday, 19 September 2007, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
“Affco should explain why workers should have to pay $1 million for the cost of a serious accident at work it has now decided it doesn’t want to pay,” CTU secretary Carol Beaumont said today. More >>
Union organising makes the difference at McDonalds
Tuesday, 11 September 2007, 5:39 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
"Union organising in fast food has made a huge difference in lifting the low wages of thousands of young workers," CTU secretary Carol Beaumont said today. More >>
Workplace of future must be proactively diverse
Friday, 31 August 2007, 9:23 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
“Workplaces of the future need to be proactive in their attitudes towards diversity at work, and the EEO Trust and their annual Awards play an important role in encouraging a healthy attitude to balancing work and life needs,” CTU secretary Carol Beaumont ... More >>
Time is right to improve paid parental leave
Tuesday, 28 August 2007, 12:34 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
“Improving paid parental leave provision is necessary to meet the needs of a modern workforce and modern workplaces, and the Families Commission discussion paper released today is a welcome contribution to this debate,” CTU secretary Carol Beaumont said ... More >>
Youth Rates Vote Significant
Thursday, 16 August 2007, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
“Last night’s youth rates vote is a huge step forward for thousands of young workers who when this change is implemented will receive a big increase in pay and a recognition that the work they are doing is being properly paid,” CTU president ... More >>
Record low unemployment - time to move on wages
Thursday, 9 August 2007, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
"With the labour market this tight, wages should be much higher than they are at present," CTU secretary Carol Beaumont said today. More >>
Breastfeeding mums need supportive workpalce
Wednesday, 8 August 2007, 11:24 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
"Breast feeding mums need to feel confident that workplaces have policies in place and a culture that supports them and their babies at work," CTU secretary Carol Beaumont said today. More >>
Legislation Needed For Flexible Hours
Monday, 6 August 2007, 5:06 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
“Legislation is needed to send a clear message to workers that it’s okay to put your hand up and request flexible working hours, and that your employer will need to consider that request seriously,” CTU secretary Carol Beaumont said today. More >>
Improvement for support workers - better outcomes
Thursday, 26 July 2007, 9:31 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
“Improving the employment conditions and ensuring decent wages for people providing care in the disability sector is fundamental to providing a better quality of care to people with disabilities,” CTU president Ross Wilson told a select committee ... More >>
CTU: Parl Should Keep Options Open on Youth Rates
Wednesday, 25 July 2007, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The CTU is calling on politicians to keep an open mind on strengthening the youth minimum wage for 16 and 17 year olds as it progresses through the House. More >>
PSA call for clarity on public servants interests
Wednesday, 25 July 2007, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
“The CTU supports the call by the PSA for clarification of policy and practice relating to actual and potential conflicts of interest for senior staff in ministries,” CTU president Ross Wilson said today. More >>
Victory for low paid workers over contractor
Tuesday, 24 July 2007, 12:20 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
“Spotless Services should never have dragged the chain over government funding that was not theirs to hold out on, and this was a completely unnecessary lockout,” CTU president Ross Wilson said today. More >>
Work Stoppages Low Despite Current Disputes
Wednesday, 18 July 2007, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
“The current high profile industrial disputes mask work stoppages figures which remain very low,” CTU president Ross Wilson said, following the release of latest figures by Statistics NZ today. More >>
Aged Care Contract Requirements Comply
Wednesday, 18 July 2007, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
"The DHB contractual requirement for aged care employers to work collectively is a vital part of improving pay and conditions, and building better standards of training, health and safety and quality care in the sector," CTU president Ross ... More >>
Spotless Is Acting The Corporate Bully
Wednesday, 18 July 2007, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
"Spotless Services should be ashamed of themselves for attempting to undermine the lowest paid workers in hospitals by attacking their advocates," CTU president Ross Wilson said today. More >>
Literacy Essential To Economic Transformation
Wednesday, 18 July 2007, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
"Increasing workers' skills is at the heart of economic transformation and the CTU is pleased to be working with others on a national plan to lift workplace literacy," CTU president Ross Wilson said today. More >>
Quality Jobs for Food Workers A Priority says CTU
Tuesday, 10 July 2007, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
"Ensuring the success of the food and beverage sector, including through greater skills development, quality work and security of employment, is hugely important for all New Zealanders," CTU secretary Carol Beaumont said today, following the government's ... More >>
New CTU leadership
Friday, 6 July 2007, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
A new leadership of the Council of Trade Unions, including the first woman CTU President, will be formally elected for a four year term at the organisation's biennial conference in October, CTU President Ross Wilson announced today. More >>
Bad Employment Practises Expose Wine Industry
Friday, 6 July 2007, 12:32 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
“Employers in viticulture need to be careful not to put the reputation of a major export industry at risk through shoddy employment practises,” CTU secretary Carol Beaumont said today. More >>
Don’t Dismantle KiwiSaver For Tax Cuts For Rich
Thursday, 5 July 2007, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
“KiwiSaver is good news for many workers, and the government and employer contributions shouldn’t be scrapped to help National pay for tax cuts that deliver the biggest benefits to those on high incomes," CTU secretary Carol Beaumont said today. More >>
