Maori

Union Runanga acknowledges Maori Party stance on Fire at Will Bill

Te Runanga o Nga Kaimahi Maori – CTU Runanga says there so many wrongs with rushing through the Fire at Will Bill, and acknowledges the Maori Party’s continued opposition to it.

Gambling on Maori goodwill no longer acceptable

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

Union movement pays tribute to Rereamoamo Monte Ohia

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.

CTU Runanga Calls for Police Action to Stop

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.”

CTU Kaumatua Kiwhare Mihaka inaugurated

“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.

Union movement pays tribute to Syd Jackson

“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.

“Leave No One Behind” The Focus of Maori Workforce Hui 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.

Ross Wilson, DomPost column, Monday March 12 2007

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 Decent Work The Priority – Not Work For The Dole

"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.

CTU Runanga Celebrates First Maori President of Assn. of Staff In Tertiary Education

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.