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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 64]
Super shake-up poses many risks
Tuesday, 7 December 2010, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The recommendation to increase the age of entitlement for NZ Super to 67 years would, if implemented, be tough on many workers, said the CTU today in response to the report by the Retirement Commissioner. More >>
CTU: Major Concerns Regarding Transpacific Partnership
Sunday, 5 December 2010, 9:23 am | Council of Trade Unions
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions is very concerned at the directions being taken in the Transpacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) negotiations, which will begin another round in Auckland on Monday. More >>
Student Bill support shows Government out of touch
Wednesday, 1 December 2010, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The Council of Trade Unions youth wing, Stand Up, has slammed the ACT Party’s Voluntary Student Membership Bill. Stand Up Convener James Sleep says the National Party’s decision to support ACT’s Bill shows that the Government is out of touch with students. More >>
Gloomy NZIER outlook holds fears for jobs
Tuesday, 30 November 2010, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
CTU Secretary Peter Conway says the gloomy NZIER Report that the economic recovery has reversed adds to union concerns about the employment outlook. The NZIER's December 2010 Quarterly Predictions published today foresees ‘wintry economic conditions ... More >>
Unions resolve to support mine inquiries
Thursday, 25 November 2010, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The Council of Trade Unions paid tribute to the 29 Pike River miners at its National Affiliates Council (NAC) meeting in Wellington today. The NAC consists of representatives from the CTU’s 40 affiliate unions, representing 350,000 workers in New Zealand. More >>
CTU reaction to Pike River Mine disaster
Thursday, 25 November 2010, 9:10 am | Council of Trade Unions
The Council of Trade Unions expresses its shock and deep sadness at the news of the second explosion at Pike River Mine and the likelihood that none of the 29 trapped miners has survived. It is a moment of profound tragedy and the entire union movement ... More >>
No focus on jobs from Welfare Working Group
Wednesday, 24 November 2010, 2:20 pm | Council of Trade Unions
The options in the Welfare Working Group paper released today have far too much emphasis on blaming individuals for being on benefits and far too little on job creation and what is needed to keep people in employment, said the CTU. The number of people on ... More >>
Fight against unfair employment laws does not stop here
Wednesday, 24 November 2010, 9:15 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
Unions will not let up in their campaign against National’s unfair and regressive employment laws, said the CTU, despite the passing of the Employment Relations Act and Holidays Act Amendment Bills in Parliament. More >>
Don’t let unfair dismissals happen to others
Wednesday, 17 November 2010, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
Heather Smith, the pharmacy worker sacked under a 90 day clause, has called on Parliament to spare other workers the experience she suffered as a result of the 90 day ‘fire at will’ law. Heather made the call as the Employment Relations Act Amendment Bill ... More >>
Sick employees need support, not harassment
Tuesday, 16 November 2010, 11:23 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
Council of Trade Unions media release 16 November 2010 Sick employees need support, not harassment Sickness regulations should ensure that employees are supported on health issues and have time off if required, said the CTU today in response to the ... More >>
Chef’s 90 day sacking ‘for using too much sauce"
Thursday, 11 November 2010, 10:22 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
A breakfast chef in a Timaru café was sacked under the 90 day law and the only reason his employer could give was that he was ‘using too much sauce and aioli’. The story is the latest 90 day unfair dismissal case released on video by the CTU ... More >>
Too many unemployed
Tuesday, 9 November 2010, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The CTU said today that a small drop in the numbers on unemployment benefit is welcome. The drop of 483 people to reach 64,798 on unemployment benefit is however a tiny step towards an economic recovery. More >>
Government finances not an excuse for further cuts
Monday, 8 November 2010, 4:57 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The government financial statements released today provide further evidence that the economy is stagnating, said CTU Economist and Policy Director Bill Rosenberg. More >>
worker driven overseas by 90 day unfair dismissal
Monday, 8 November 2010, 10:49 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
Dairy worker driven overseas by 90 day unfair dismissal A dairy worker and his family are the latest victims of summary dismissal under the 90-day fire at will law to be highlighted in a video released by the CTU today. The couple, who wish to remain ... More >>
CTU regrets Snedden’s departure
Friday, 5 November 2010, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
CTU regrets Snedden’s departure The CTU is disappointed to hear that Pat Snedden will not have the opportunity to continue as Chair of Auckland DHB despite wanting to remain in the role. “Pat Snedden has made an invaluable contribution to the ... More >>
Improvement in employment but not fast enough
Thursday, 4 November 2010, 11:39 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
Today’s Statistics NZ figures showing unemployment at 6.4 percent is a welcome step in the right direction but the improvement is neither fast enough nor substantial enough, said the CTU. It is also a higher figure than the 6.2 percent forecast by ... More >>
2025 Taskforce or 1984 rerun?
Wednesday, 3 November 2010, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
2025 Taskforce or 1984 rerun? The 2025 Taskforce seems reluctant to tell us what we already know: that New Zealand incomes have fallen further behind Australia since 2009 despite government policies, said the CTU. CTU Economist and Policy Director ... More >>
Unemployment artificially high?
Wednesday, 3 November 2010, 11:45 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The CTU hit out today at the BNZ for saying that sub-4 percent unemployment in 2008 was 'artificially low'. The comment was made in the bank's latest Markets Report. More >>
Government fails to listen on employment law chang
Tuesday, 2 November 2010, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The Government has completely ignored the voices of thousands of New Zealanders who made submissions and took to the streets to oppose the changes to the Employment Relations and Holidays Acts, says the CTU. More >>
Wages – new approach needed
Tuesday, 2 November 2010, 11:34 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
Wage growth is stalling, raising further concerns over the Government’s strategy for closing the earnings gap with Australia, said the CTU today. The Labour Cost index shows that wages grew by 1.6 percent in the year to September 2010, only just ... More >>
