The impacts of both inflation and the Reserve Bank’s response to it through higher interest rates have fallen most heavily on low-income families, said NZCTU President Richard Wagstaff following today’s December quarter CPI release. “Working people are the most affected by inflation, so it’s important that the Government continues to support working families and help… Read more »

Working people are bearing the brunt of the cost-of-living crisis with a record three out of four saying their incomes cannot keep up with inflation according to the Council of Trade Union’s fifth annual Mood of the Workforce Survey. CTU Secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges said the results of the survey raised real concerns about who was… Read more »

The Council of Trade Unions welcomes Chris Hipkins as the new leader of the Labour Party and next Prime Minister of New Zealand. “We congratulate Chris Hipkins and look forward to working with him as he takes on these critical roles during a challenging time for working people across the country,” said CTU President Richard… Read more »

Working people want to express their thanks to outgoing Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern for her service and the improvements to wages and conditions her government delivered, says Council of Trade Unions President Richard Wagstaff. “Jacinda Ardern’s government has delivered record employment, record wage rises, and improvements to the lives of working people including 26 weeks… Read more »