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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.
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Working People Must Not Pay The Price Of Fixing Inflation - CTU
Monday, 23 January 2023, 5:10 pm | Council of Trade Unions
Working people are bearing the brunt of the cost-of-living crisis with a record three out of four saying their incomes cannot keep up with inflation according to the Council of Trade Union’s fifth annual Mood of the Workforce Survey. CTU Secretary ... More >>
CTU Urges New Labour Leader To Continue Delivering For Working New Zealanders
Sunday, 22 January 2023, 9:46 pm | Council of Trade Unions
The Council of Trade Unions welcomes Chris Hipkins as the new leader of the Labour Party and next Prime Minister of New Zealand. “We congratulate Chris Hipkins and look forward to working with him as he takes on these critical roles during a challenging ... More >>
Workers Thank Jacinda Ardern For Her Service
Thursday, 19 January 2023, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
Working people want to express their thanks to outgoing Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern for her service and the improvements to wages and conditions her government delivered, says Council of Trade Unions President Richard Wagstaff. “Jacinda Ardern’s government ... More >>
New Ways To Tackle Inflation Without A Heavy Cost On Workers Are Needed
Thursday, 22 December 2022, 11:58 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The root cause of our inflation and cost of living challenge is the lack of a long-term economic plan, says the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions. NZCTU Economist Craig Renney said the issues New Zealand is facing could be addressed with an Inflation ... More >>
Data Shows New Zealand Economy Well Placed To Face The Headwinds
Thursday, 15 December 2022, 11:41 am | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
NZ Council of Trade Union economist Craig Renney said that GDP figures showed the strength of the New Zealand economy with GDP growth of 2% in the September quarter. Together with upward revisions to previous GDP data the economy is in a stronger ... More >>
Government Books Show It Can Both Support The Economy And New Zealanders During Any Slowdown
Wednesday, 14 December 2022, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
NZCTU Economist Craig Renney said that the governments books were showing the strength needed to support the economy during the predicted post-COVID-19 economic slowdown. Treasury accounts showed that the government had plenty of fiscal space to deal with ... More >>
Working People Excited To Initiate FPAs Tomorrow
Wednesday, 30 November 2022, 11:02 am | Council of Trade Unions
Working people across Aotearoa New Zealand are excited that the process for improving standards and conditions through Fair Pay Agreements kicks off for three key industries tomorrow. Fair Pay Agreements (FPAs), which became law last month, will allow working ... More >>
Government Must Commit To Eliminating Workplace Violence, Says NZCTU
Monday, 21 November 2022, 2:20 pm | NZCTU
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions is calling on the Government to follow Australia’s commitment to eliminating violence and harassment in the world of work. Today, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced his plan to ratify International Labour ... More >>
Expanded Childcare Support A Big Help For Working Families – NZ Council Of Trade Unions
Sunday, 6 November 2022, 7:24 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions believes today’s announcement on expanded childcare assistance will be a big help to many working families. “We welcome these changes which further underline how this Government is backing working families at ... More >>
Unemployment Remains Low, Public-sector Wages Need To Rise
Wednesday, 2 November 2022, 11:47 am | NZCTU
Data released by Stats NZ shows a strong labour market with unemployment remaining low, more people in work, and more hours being worked. NZCTU Economist Craig Renney said “working people should be in a prime position. Unemployment remains around ... More >>
FPAs Represent A New Era For Workers’ Rights
Wednesday, 26 October 2022, 8:24 pm | NZCTU
Working people across Aotearoa New Zealand are celebrating the Fair Pay Agreements Bill passing into law today. More than 50 workers attended the third reading at Parliament to witness the passing of the Bill. This included hospitality workers, early childhood ... More >>
Historic Win For Uber Drivers ‘a Victory Of The Union Movement’
Tuesday, 25 October 2022, 12:33 pm | NZCTU
New Zealand Uber drivers have won an historic ruling against the multi-billion-dollar rideshare company. Today, an Employment Court ruling found four current and former Uber drivers to be employees, not independent contractors. The case, which was jointly ... More >>
Unions Hearted By New Measures Announced On Equal Pay Anniversary
Thursday, 20 October 2022, 11:31 am | NZCTU
The 50th Anniversary of the Equal Pay Act is being celebrated by the union movement as a win for all working people. The NZCTU is welcoming the announcement from Minister for Women Jan Tinetti that the National Advisory Council on the Employment of Women ... More >>
Working People Celebrate Progress Of FPA Bill - CTU
Wednesday, 19 October 2022, 4:41 am | Council of Trade Unions
Unions and working people across Aotearoa New Zealand are celebrating the progress of the Fair Pay Agreements Bill ahead of its second reading today. Workplace Relations Minister Michael Wood held an event beside Parliament to celebrate the Bill’s progress. ... More >>
Working People Celebrate Progress Of Fair Pay Bill
Tuesday, 18 October 2022, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
Unions and working people across Aotearoa New Zealand are celebrating the progress of the Fair Pay Agreements Bill ahead of its second reading today. Workplace Relations Minister Michael Wood held an event beside Parliament to celebrate the Bill’s progress. ... More >>
Strong Inflation Data Shows Continuing Need To Protect Low And Middle Income Families
Tuesday, 18 October 2022, 11:01 am | CTU
Consumer Price Inflation today hit an annual rate of 7.2%, defying market predictions that it would fall as a consequence of global oil prices. CTU Economist Craig Renney said “low- and middle-income families will be facing some tough choices as a consequence ... More >>
NZCTU Calls On Government To Urgently Address The Pacific Pay Gap
Wednesday, 12 October 2022, 10:00 am | NZCTU
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions is calling on the Government to urgently introduce pay transparency legislation, following the release of the Pacific Pay Gap Inquiry report. Released today, the report outlines the barriers that Pacific ... More >>
University Workers Deserve Fair Pay Says NZCTU
Thursday, 6 October 2022, 2:14 pm | NZCTU
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions stands in solidarity with the striking university workers today. The strike, led by the Tertiary Education Union, Public Services Association, and E tū has seen 7000 people taking action. NZCTU President Richard Wagstaff said ... More >>
Strong Accounts Should Lead To Long-term Investment
Wednesday, 5 October 2022, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The Government accounts today demonstrated the strength of the economic recovery from COVID-19 with expenses down, revenue up, and the forecast OBEGAL deficit nearly halved. Net debt was broadly as forecast, and expenditure on COVID-19 was less than ... More >>
FPAs Would Solve SkyCity Strike, Say NZCTU
Wednesday, 5 October 2022, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions said SkyCity tactics against strike highlight the urgency of Fair Pay Agreements. Yesterday, Newshub reported SkyCity were using contract workers to backfill staff who are currently striking against unliveable ... More >>
