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GDP Provides A Positive Signal
Thursday, 17 December 2020, 11:32 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The Council of Trade Unions welcomes the return of growth in the New Zealand economy. Statistics New Zealand data released today showed quarterly GDP growth of 14% - breaking the previous six-month decline brought on by COVID-19 and the associated international ... More >>
Union Movement Welcomes $20 Minimum Wage
Thursday, 17 December 2020, 9:51 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
Working people are pleased that the minimum wage will increase to $20 per hour from 1 April 2021. An increase of $1.10 from the current minimum wage of $18.90. "Increasing the minimum wage to $20 was a promise that Labour made in 2017. The minimum wage ... More >>
Covid-19 Recovery Needs To Reach All New Zealanders Equally
Wednesday, 16 December 2020, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The Council of Trade Unions today welcomed signs most New Zealanders have been supported by the Covid-19 response, released in the Government’s Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update. "This Government has been a good overall steward of the economy, and ... More >>
Unions Call On Government To Support International Convention Against Violence And Harassment At Work
Thursday, 10 December 2020, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The Council of Trade Unions is calling on the New Zealand Government to ratify an International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention against violence and harassment at work. "Nobody should ever experience violence and harassment at work. That’s ... More >>
Komiti Pasefika Supports RSE Changes
Friday, 27 November 2020, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
Komiti Pasefika , the voice of unionised Pacific Island working people in Aotearoa, is supportive of the changes to the RSE (Recognised Seasonal Employer) scheme "People in the Pacific Islands will benefit from the move to ensure the living wage of $22.10 ... More >>
Unions Call For Urgent Government Action To Ensure Working People Are Well At Work
Tuesday, 17 November 2020, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The Council of Trade Unions is calling on the Government to act with urgency to ensure that when working people are sick, or advised to self-isolate, they are able to stay home without financial loss. "The Government needs to urgently extend ... More >>
Union Movement Calls For More Attention To Those Disproportionally Effected By COVID
Wednesday, 4 November 2020, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The Council of Trade Unions is concerned by some of the quarterly Labour Market Statistics released today and calls on the Government to do more to support working people, particularly Māori, Pasifika and women. CTU Economist Andrea Black wants ... More >>
Unions Welcome Release Of Labour’s Industrial Relations Policy
Saturday, 19 September 2020, 10:46 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The Council of Trade Unions is applauding today's launch of the Labour Party’s industrial relations 2020 election policy by spokesperson Andrew Little. "Working people in unions have been campaigning for better treatment at work. Labour’s industrial ... More >>
Living Wage For All Government Contractors
Sunday, 13 September 2020, 11:24 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The Council of Trade Unions is welcoming the announcement from Workplace Relations Minister Andrew Little, that those working in contracted roles for government will be paid the living wage (currently set at $22.10 per hour). "The roles covered ... More >>
Unions Calling For Safer Sick Leave
Tuesday, 1 September 2020, 1:51 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
People working in essential services, on behalf of over 10,000 New Zealanders, have today presented a petition calling for safer sick leave to Minister of Workplace Relations Hon Andrew Little. "Ensuring that people are well at work is simply ... More >>
Unions Congratulate Dr Bill Rosenberg On Appointment To Productivity Commissioner
Tuesday, 18 August 2020, 5:33 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The Council of Trade Unions today congratulated long time Policy Director and Economist and more recently, Future of Work Director Dr Bill Rosenberg on his appointment as one of New Zealand’s Productivity Commissioners. CTU President Richard Wagstaff ... More >>
COVID-19: Transmission Shows Importance Of Workplace Rights
Monday, 17 August 2020, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The Council of Trade Unions says the re-emergence of Covid-19 in Auckland workplaces, including workplace transmission shows why strengthening working people’s rights needs urgent attention. "We know from overseas experience that strong engagement ... More >>
COVID-19: Employers Reminded To Follow The Law
Wednesday, 12 August 2020, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The Council of Trade Unions is reminding employers of their responsibilities to employees as we return to alert levels 2 and 3. "Employers need to remember that they must act in good faith with employees and their unions. Most employers ... More >>
Labour Market Statistics Are Far Better Than Expected
Wednesday, 5 August 2020, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The Council of Trade Unions says the wage subsidy has done the job it was intended to do with the better than expected Labour Market statistics released today. CTU Economist, Andrea Black, comments "Unemployment is now 4% of the labour force, ... More >>
Employers Who Did Not Abide By Employment Law Need To Face Consequences
Wednesday, 22 July 2020, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The Council of Trade unions welcomes confirmation from Employment Relations Authority that: - Workers were entitled to be paid during lockdown because they were ready, willing and able to work even though they could not enter the workplace. - Minimum ... More >>
Greens Energy Policies; Positive For Working Kiwis
Sunday, 12 July 2020, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
"Working people have signaled their commitment to do more to address the most pressing issue of our time; climate change. The energy policies that the Green Party have launched today provide a meaningful contribution to addressing climate change," ... More >>
Unions Support Greens Policy Announcement To Help Make Aotearoa Fairer
Sunday, 28 June 2020, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The Council of Trade Unions is supporting the Green Party’s announcement today of a Poverty Action Plan. "We can create the New Zealand we dream of. A place which is fairer for all, ensuring that those with the least have more income and ... More >>
Health And Disability System Review Report Welcomed By NZCTU
Tuesday, 16 June 2020, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
Today’s release of the Health and Disability System review led by Heather Simpson is welcomed by the Council of Trade Unions. "Our health system needs to change to ensure that New Zealanders get the care they need, when they need it," CTU ... More >>
CTU Launches Petition Calling For Safer Sick Leave In Light Of COVID-19
Tuesday, 2 June 2020, 6:24 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
Everyone at work should be well. The experience of COVID-19 has taught us how important it is that people stay home when they are sick. It’s best for them and it’s best for everyone else in the workplace to stop bugs spreading. "Currently the law ... More >>
2020 Budget: Some Great Initiatives But More Needed
Thursday, 14 May 2020, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The Council of Trade Unions (CTU) acknowledges the responsive nature of the Government’s 2020 Budget. There is a necessary need to focus on addressing the significant issues New Zealanders are facing in a COVID-19 world. CTU Economist Andrea Black thinks ... More >>
