[6]A meeting of Maori union leaders in Auckland has declared its support for the rolling strike action being taken by Sky City workers this week.

Monte's contribution to the education sector and Whanau was recognised today by the trade union movement. 

His commitment and passion for building a culture of learning for Maori was evidenced in his years of teaching and being an educationalist, the General Manager Maori of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority, and assisting with the establishment of the three Wananga.

Te Runanga O Nga Kaimahi Maori o Aotearoa (New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Runanga) have reiterated the CTU Biennial Conference resolution to repeal the Terrorism Suppression Act.

Syd Keepa, CTU Runanga Convenor said “The Runanga is appalled at the irresponsible use of the Terrorism Suppression Act on political groups and Maori communities.”

“The unanimous acceptance of kaumatua into the CTU is recognition of the important and vital role that kaumatua provide, not only to iwi, hapu, marae and organisations, but more importantly whanau,” CTU vice president Maori Sharon Clair said today.

“Syd Jackson’s contribution to the union movement was enormous and he will be sorely missed by the many people whose lives he has touched,” CTU vice president Maori Sharon Clair said today.

“For New Zealand to succeed, we need Maori workers to succeed.  That is the focus of our Hui today – making sure we ‘leave no one behind’,” Council of Trade Unions vice president Maori Sharon Clair said.

Despite the all too frequent political rhetoric, there is now a general acknowledgement that the Maori workforce and community have a huge potential contribution to make to the future economic and social development of New Zealand.  

"Skills training and access to decent, quality work for all is a more pressing issue than punitive schemes such as work for the dole," CTU Vice President Maori Sharon Clair said today.

Te Runanga o Nga Kaimahi Maori o Aotearoa, NZ Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi joins the Association of Staff in Tertiary Education (ASTE) in their celebrations to welcome their very first Maori President Sharon Stevens.

Unity, solidarity and respect were the underlying principles behind the signing yesterday of the Te Ture Whakawhanaungatanga / Relationship Agreement between Te Runanga [16] o Nga Kaimahi Maori and the National Affiliates Council of the CTU Te Kauae Kaimahi.