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Unions want involvement in expenditure reviews

Thursday, 23 February 2006, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

The Council of Trade Unions says that unions will want extensive involvement in the planned reviews of expenditure announced by government today. More >>

Youth wages bill goes to select committee

Thursday, 23 February 2006, 9:02 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

“The Council of Trade Unions is eager to make the case to MPs for the removal of youth rates, and inject some sense and evidence into this debate,” said Ross Wilson, Council of Trade Unions President. More >>

Meat inspectors have a fair claim for 5%

Wednesday, 22 February 2006, 11:41 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

"The Council of Trade Unions is supporting meat inspectors who began industrial action today in their campaign for 5%," said Ross Wilson, Council of Trade Unions President. More >>

Do your homework on youth rates, EMA!

Tuesday, 21 February 2006, 6:01 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

The Council of Trade Unions is reminding the Employers and Manufacturers Association (Northern) to look at the evidence when they enter the debate over youth minimum rates of pay. More >>

Work stoppages figures not over the top says CTU

Monday, 20 February 2006, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

"Last year's work stoppages were caused in many respects by employers being unrealistic about the union movement's 5% wage campaign," said Ross Wilson, Council of Trade Unions President. More >>

Flexible working hours needed

Thursday, 16 February 2006, 10:34 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

Flexible working hours were necessary to meet the economic, social, and family demands and changing social and economic environments that workers in the 21st Century face, the Council of Trade Unions told a select committee today. More >>

Amendments to Employment Relations Act essential

Thursday, 16 February 2006, 9:52 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

Important amendments to the Employment Relations Act introduced to Parliament today will be of vital interest to many vulnerable workers, says the Council of Trade Unions. More >>

Public to have say on youth rates bill

Wednesday, 15 February 2006, 7:40 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

The Council of Trade Unions is pleased that Parliament will have the opportunity to debate Sue Bradford's Private Members' Bill ending youth minimum rates of pay for 16 and 17 year olds, following the decision today by the Labour caucus to send ... More >>

Higher Wages Crucial To Transforming The Economy

Tuesday, 14 February 2006, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

The Council of Trade Unions says that higher wages are a crucial part of the economic transformation agenda outlined in the Prime Minister's Statement to Parliament today. More >>

CTU - What is McDonalds afraid of?

Friday, 10 February 2006, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

The Council of Trade Unions is challenging fast food operator Queen St McDonalds for its bullying of workers over their involvement in union campaigns for better wages and conditions. More >>

Employment figures remain positive

Thursday, 9 February 2006, 12:42 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

The Council of Trade Unions is pleased with the latest figures on employment, which show unemployment has remained at a low level. More >>

Wages movements catching up, must be maintained

Wednesday, 8 February 2006, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

The Council of Trade Unions will continue its campaign for wage increases, to ensure that all workers receive a fair share this year. More >>

CTU urges youth wages bill to select committee

Tuesday, 7 February 2006, 8:53 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

“MPs will have the opportunity to end unfair discrimination against young people when parliament resumes next week,” said Ross Wilson, Council of Trade Unions President. More >>

Redundancies show need for high level strategy

Thursday, 26 January 2006, 6:03 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

The Council of Trade Unions says this week's redundancy announcements highlight the need for high level, strategic engagement between unions, employers and Government to tackle the employment and industry development issues facing the manufacturing ... More >>

$12 min wage needed sooner rather than later

Wednesday, 25 January 2006, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

The Council of Trade Unions will be campaigning for public support in 2006 for the speedier introduction of a $12 minimum wage for all workers. More >>

Spare a thought for those working Christmas Day

Friday, 30 December 2005, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

The Council of Trade Unions is asking New Zealanders to spare a thought for those working on Christmas day and other public holidays this summer break. "While the majority of us enjoy the Christmas and New Year break with friends and families ... More >>