The NZCTU recognises that healthy and safe work is a fundamental right for all workers, and a critical aspect of good work. Research shows that unionised workplaces are safer workplaces.
Workers are the ones who feel the impact of poor workplace health and safety. In Aotearoa New Zealand, too many workers are hurt on the job due to unsafe working conditions and an inability to speak up on health and safety issues.
Our work focuses on guaranteeing better protections for workers and strengthening their rights at work. We also support our affiliates to keep workers safe on the job and ensure that workers have a real say on matters that impact their health and safety.
Find out more below.
Latest Health & Safety News
- Health and safety consensus is dead, and WorkSafe cuts are burying itFirst published on stuff.co.nz (26 April 2024) The post-Pike River political consensus on workplace health and safety is dead. This has been evidenced by the slashing of WorkSafe jobs by the outgoing Labour… Read More »Health and safety consensus is dead, and WorkSafe cuts are burying it
- NZCTU welcomes corporate manslaughter bill introductionNZCTU President Richard Wagstaff is calling on all political parties to support the new Member’s Bill from Labour’s workplace relations and safety spokesperson Camilla Belich MP that would ensure negligent… Read More »NZCTU welcomes corporate manslaughter bill introduction
- The Government must ban engineered stone to protect workers’ healthThe Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi is once again advancing its call for a total ban on engineered stone in Aotearoa New Zealand. They are urging Workplace Relations… Read More »The Government must ban engineered stone to protect workers’ health
- Human cost of workplace deaths shows the need for corporate manslaughter lawsThe number of voices echoing our call for the introduction of corporate manslaughter laws continues to grow. Today we added our names to the open letter of Anna Osborne and… Read More »Human cost of workplace deaths shows the need for corporate manslaughter laws
- WorkSafe job losses another reminder of risks to public services this electionWorking people will bear the brunt of WorkSafe’s proposal for a deep and wide restructuring that was announced today said the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions. “Reducing WorkSafe’s capacity… Read More »WorkSafe job losses another reminder of risks to public services this election
- Health and Safety News Round-upSummations and links to recent health and safety cases. Solidarity to the whānau and friends of the victims. Forestry private prosecution: employer continues blames worker for their own death After… Read More »Health and Safety News Round-up
Resources
Guidance regarding workplace drug and alcohol policies.
Guidance for workers on COVID related matters in the workplace.