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New Zealand Council of Trade Unions - Latest News [Page 73]
Brash Denies Right to Secure Employment
Wednesday, 26 January 2005, 11:37 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
National Party leader Don Brash has revealed that he is more interested in attacking those on low incomes than in looking at opportunities to move people into decent, secure work, Council of Trade Unions secretary Carol Beaumont said today. More >>
Trade Unions Mourn Loss of Bill Andersen
Thursday, 20 January 2005, 9:35 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The death of long-serving trade unionist Bill Andersen is a huge loss to the union movement, Council of Trade Unions secretary Carol Beaumont said today. More >>
2004 Brings Gains for Workers
Wednesday, 22 December 2004, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
Workers and unions can celebrate a number of victories in 2004 – victories that mean improved wages and conditions for thousands of New Zealanders. More >>
Minimum Wage Rise a Signal to Employers
Tuesday, 21 December 2004, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
Another increase in the minimum wage was a signal to employers to follow the Government’s lead on wages, Council of Trade Unions president Ross Wilson said today. More >>
Aged Care Funding Will Assist Pressured Sector
Tuesday, 21 December 2004, 8:28 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The Government’s announcement of more money for aged care recognises the significant funding pressures on the sector, Council of Trade Unions president Ross Wilson said today. More >>
Watershed Pay Deal Recognises True Value of Nurses
Friday, 17 December 2004, 11:41 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The pay settlement offered to the New Zealand Nurses Organisation recognised the true value of nurses in the 21st century and would be welcomed by all New Zealanders, Council of Trade Unions president Ross Wilson said today. More >>
Pay Equity Unit Will Help Close Earnings Gap
Thursday, 16 December 2004, 5:57 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
Unions welcome the establishment of the Pay and Employment Equity Unit which is set to tackle the pay gap between men and women, Council of Trade Unions vice-president Helen Kelly said today. More >>
Unionists Take Seats on Advisory Board
Wednesday, 15 December 2004, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The Partnership Resource Centre will help to develop new forms of engagement between employers and unions, and realise the full potential of the Employment Relations Act, Council of Trade Unions president Ross Wilson said today. More >>
Union Leaders Appointed to Food Taskforce
Wednesday, 15 December 2004, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The Government’s Food and Beverage Taskforce is an opportunity for skilled and experienced workers to have a voice in the sector’s development, Council of Trade Unions secretary Carol Beaumont said today. More >>
Unions Urge Government to Invest in People
Tuesday, 14 December 2004, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The Council of Trade Unions today called on the Government to use its strong fiscal position to make further investment in skills, infrastructure and improved health and education outcomes. More >>
Unions Don’t Trust Flip-Flop Brash
Thursday, 9 December 2004, 11:55 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The annual leave entitlement would be back to three weeks for most workers under the National Party’s plan to give them the “choice” of cashing in the fourth week of leave, Council of Trade Unions vice-president Helen Kelly said today. More >>
Pay Shows Weak Response to Skill Shortage
Tuesday, 7 December 2004, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The latest wage and salary survey shows that pay rates are still responding weakly to the labour and skills shortage, Council of Trade Unions economist Peter Conway said today. More >>
CTU Union Leader Refused Access to China
Tuesday, 7 December 2004, 11:11 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
Council of Trade Unions president Ross Wilson has been refused access to China and has had his visitor’s visa cancelled by the Chinese Government. More >>
Urgent Funds Needed for Aged Care Sector
Friday, 3 December 2004, 9:28 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
Unions are calling for increased Government funding to ensure that elderly people are cared for by a highly-skilled and well-paid workforce. More >>
Unions Warn of Trade Deal Risks
Wednesday, 1 December 2004, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The Council of Trade Unions is warning of considerable risks in the large number of trade deals that the Government is currently involved in. More >>
New Approach Needed to Workplace Productivity
Wednesday, 1 December 2004, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The success of any productivity initiative will depend on a process which starts with worker involvement and ensures the benefits are shared fairly, Council of Trade Unions president Ross Wilson said today. More >>
Support for Super Gives Certainty
Tuesday, 30 November 2004, 11:43 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
Major political party support for the NZ Super Fund provided greater certainty for a generation of workers, Council of Trade Unions president Ross Wilson said today. More >>
Zaoui decision protects our rights
Friday, 26 November 2004, 10:23 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The Council of Trade Unions today welcomed the Supreme Court decision as strengthening the civil rights of all citizens. More >>
Unions fear job losses from China trade deal
Monday, 22 November 2004, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
“The release today of the study into a China-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement has done nothing to allay the concerns of unions,” said Ross Wilson today. More >>
Delegates Gather For Meeting with PM
Tuesday, 16 November 2004, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The Prime Minister and Senior Government figures will this evening meet with around 300 union delegates in a major cross-union gathering in Wellington. More >>
