CTU Applauds New Approach to Work

The Labour Market and Employment Strategy 'Better Working : Working Better', launched today, sets out a positive approach to the challenges we face in the labour market, CTU secretary Carol Beaumont said today."Our nation needs to resolve skill shortages, to lift incomes through employment, to bring more skilled workers into the country and to improve productivity.

"Unions seek to improve minimum standards in law such as holidays, health and safety, and increases in the minimum wage. We also seek a stable employment law that promotes collective bargaining to deliver a fair share for workers."

"To do this the country needs more investment in the things that drive productivity - technology, work organisation, and positive workplace cultures. We need programmes that address pay equity, work/life balance, and decent work.

Most importantly, we need a government that works in partnership with business and unions on industry strategies.

This strategy outlines ways we can work together to improve workplace outcomes for workers and employers.