Union History

Labour History Project

The Labour History Project (formerly the Trade Union History Project) was established in 1987 to foster and record New Zealand trade union and labour history. 

The Federation of Labour 1937 - 1987

2007 speech by labour historian Peter Franks. Delivered at a seminar to mark the 70th anniversary of the formation of the New Zealand Federation of Labour in 1937.  

Samuel Parnell: A Legacy

Samuel Parnell, the grand old man of the New Zealand labour movement and the father of the 8 hour day, finally gets recognition! A new book by Paul Corliss, published in association with Unions Canterbury & Purple Grouse Press.  Click here for more.

Biennial Conference

Delegates representing the CTU affiliated unions gather in Wellington every two years. The most recent was the 11th Biennial Conference which took place on 21-22 October 2009.

The 10th biennial conference took place in October 2007.