The Government’s Consultation Document on the Emissions Reduction Plan needs to show how it will deliver on our shared aspiration for a Just Transition to low emissions economy. One where the impact of change is managed to benefit all New Zealanders, says CTU President Richard Wagstaff. “We know a change to a low-carbon economy must… Read more »

The Council of Trade Unions (CTU) today welcomed the Minister of Immigration’s announcement on granting residency to 165,000 working people and their families on temporary visas. CTU President Richard Wagstaff said “This will be transformative for these working people and their families, who will now be able to plan their future in Aotearoa with security”.… Read more »

The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi has today publically released its COVID-19 vaccination policy. CTU President Richard Wagstaff, “We are encouraging employers to do the right thing and support the team of 5 million, including all working New Zealanders, to get fully vaccinated.” “The union movement is proudly encouraging everyone, who can,… Read more »

The Council of Trade Unions welcomes today’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data showing New Zealand is on the right path to economic recovery from COVID-19. CTU Economist and Director of Policy Craig Renney said “Annual GDP growth 5.1 is impressive, and compares very favourably with Australia, Canada, Europe and the US. These figures would appear… Read more »