Housing

Rising rental costs paint a grim picture for the have-nots 26.11.09

26 Nov 2009 - 15:18

The CTU is calling for a major boost to investment in low-cost housing.

Figures released today in the Household Economic Survey (Income) show that despite rising average incomes, accommodation costs are still really hurting low and middle-income families.

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Budget should focus on labour market boost

26 May 2009 - 12:35

The Council of Trade Union wants Thursday’s Budget to focus on the labour market with a major boost to both job creation and skills development.

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CTU welcomes Green-Government initiative on home insulation

8 Apr 2009 - 16:45

The Government’s memorandum of agreement with the Green Party on home insulation and energy efficiency announced today offers the potential to retain and create jobs as well as make families healthier, said CTU Secretary Peter Conway.

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State housing insulation will have great health and income impacts

15 May 2008 - 17:40

The Council of Trade Unions has welcomed a Green Party pre budget announcement today of $50 million to go towards insulation of state housing.

“There are so many reasons why investing in healthy and warm homes is beneficial to low income families in state houses,” CTU vice president Maori Sharon Clair said.

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