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New Zealand Council of Trade Unions - Latest News [Page 71]
Wage Rises Still Too Low
Friday, 6 May 2005, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
New wage figures show that unions are on the right track and have a good case for demanding higher pay, Council of Trade Unions economist Peter Conway said today. More >>
National’s Policy Bashes Workers - CTU
Friday, 6 May 2005, 8:38 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
National’s industrial relations policy shows it is more interested in bashing workers and their unions than valuing the labour force as the backbone of the economy, Council of Trade Unions president Ross Wilson said today. More >>
Metals Breakthrough Sets the Trend
Thursday, 5 May 2005, 10:00 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union’s breakthough in settling the trend-setting Metals agreement is welcome news for many workers and their unions, Council of Trade Unions president Ross Wilson said today. More >>
Preserve Jobs with More Carbon Tax Exemptions
Wednesday, 4 May 2005, 11:54 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
Unions are pushing for more exemptions to the carbon tax to preserve jobs in key energy-intensive industries, Council of Trade Unions economist Peter Conway said today. More >>
Unions Issue May Day Challenge to Bosses
Monday, 2 May 2005, 12:07 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The Council of Trade Unions is issuing a May Day challenge to employers not to try to pass the buck on meeting workers’ reasonable pay demands. More >>
Call to Tackle High Cost of Workplace Illness
Wednesday, 27 April 2005, 5:40 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
Employers must take responsibility to tackle the hidden hazards that leave thousands of workers suffering from occupational disease, Council of Trade Unions president Ross Wilson said today. More >>
ANZ Treats Kiwi Staff Like Second-Class Citizens
Wednesday, 27 April 2005, 5:32 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The ANZ bank should stop treating its New Zealand workers like second-class citizens and pay them properly after announcing a $306 million profit from its NZ operation, Council of Trade Unions president Ross Wilson said today. More >>
Project Tackles Work-Life Imbalance
Wednesday, 27 April 2005, 12:47 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The Government’s decision to fund work-life balance projects in several workplaces will help to develop practical solutions to work-life problems affecting thousands of workers, Council of Trade Unions secretary Carol Beaumont said today. More >>
Rule Change Brings Relief to Seasonal Staff
Thursday, 21 April 2005, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
Changes to stand-down rules for the unemployment benefit will bring a huge relief to thousands of seasonal workers, Council of Trade Unions secretary Carol Beaumont said today. More >>
Poor-paying Employers Rich in Excuses
Tuesday, 19 April 2005, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
Council of Trade Unions president Ross Wilson is outraged at the idea that workers should miss out on a pay rise because of the high value of the New Zealand dollar. More >>
Workers on Board for Profit and Productivity
Tuesday, 19 April 2005, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
Involving workers and their unions in an industry can make it more competitive, productive and profitable, according to a new study. More >>
CTU calls for Support for Burma Democracy Movement
Monday, 18 April 2005, 12:32 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The Council of Trade Unions president Ross Wilson has called for Government and public support for international sanctions against Burma’s military dictatorship, following a meeting with Burmese democratic leaders in Wellington today. More >>
Hollow Threats from Metal Employers
Friday, 15 April 2005, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The Employers and Manufacturers Association (Northern) was making hollow threats on behalf of metal industry employers, Council of Trade Unions president Ross Wilson said today. More >>
China Growth Demands Urgent Response
Friday, 15 April 2005, 10:33 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
New Zealand must urgently increase its investment in skill and economic development if it is to have a chance against China’s growing manufacturing strength. More >>
Prof. Harry Glasbeek - ‘Corporate Crime Fighter’
Monday, 11 April 2005, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
Harry Glasbeek is the Australian-born Emeritus Professor of Law at Osgood Hall Law School Toronto and Visiting Professor at the University of Melbourne whose most recent book is "Wealth by Stealth": Corporate Crime, Corporate Law and the Perversion ... More >>
Union Leader Warns of More Industrial Action
Friday, 8 April 2005, 10:32 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
Employers who resist fair claims for better wages and working conditions by their workers can expect industrial action, Council of Trade Unions president Ross Wilson warned today. More >>
Union Members Back Work-Life Bill
Friday, 8 April 2005, 10:24 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The Green’s Bill for flexible working hours would make a huge difference in the work-life balance of thousands of workers with young families, Council of Trade Unions secretary Carol Beaumont said today. More >>
Savings and Taxes
Wednesday, 6 April 2005, 9:39 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The CTU welcomes the latest report from the NZ Institute. These bold proposals on lifting savings and financial security for all New Zealanders deserve serious consideration and can be considered alongside Government intentions for the May Budget to announce ... More >>
Carol Beaumont to NZ Labour Party Annual Congress
Monday, 4 April 2005, 10:16 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
It is a great pleasure and honour for me to be able to convey very warm greetings from the Council of Trade Unions. In particular let me convey greetings from our President Ross Wilson and our Vice President Helen Kelly who are in China. Ross was ... More >>
Union Leader Calls for Urgent Moves to Lift Wages
Monday, 4 April 2005, 10:16 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
Council of Trade Unions secretary Carol Beaumont says the pace of skill development and capital investment must be lifted to improve wages and ensure continued economic and social progress. More >>
