Safer sick leave starts
Working people are celebrating paid sick leave increasing from 5 to 10 days effective from Saturday 24 July 2021. CTU President Richard Wagstaff is encouraging… Read More »Safer sick leave starts
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Union report on gig work released
The Council of Trade Unions is welcoming today’s release of First Unions report: Gig Work in Aotearoa. The report delves into the experiences and difficulties faced… Read More »Union report on gig work released
Unions welcome Greens’ call for more action to reduce emissions
The Council of Trade Unions is agreeing with Greens co-leader James Shaw who gave a speech this afternoon outlining what is needed in the Emissions… Read More »Unions welcome Greens’ call for more action to reduce emissions
NZ needs to sign up to international law making workplaces free from violence and harassment
A new international law to keep workplaces free from violence and harassment comes into effect on Friday 25 June. “The International Labour Organisation (an agency… Read More »NZ needs to sign up to international law making workplaces free from violence and harassment
Climate Change Commission Report – Action on climate change now urgent
The Council of Trade Unions has today welcomed the release of the report of the Climate Change Commission Ināia tonu nei : a low emissions future… Read More »Climate Change Commission Report – Action on climate change now urgent
Union movement supports nurses’ strike
The Council of Trade Unions, on behalf of all affliated unions, is supporting the 30,000 members of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation who will stop… Read More »Union movement supports nurses’ strike
Employment Court ruling – significant acknowledgement of care as work
Yesterday’s ruling by the Employment Court found that the mother, Ms Fleming, of a severely disabled adult son with high care needs, is a homeworker… Read More »Employment Court ruling – significant acknowledgement of care as work
Social Insurance could make a huge difference in Aotearoa
The CTU warmly welcomes the government announcement to explore a social unemployment insurance scheme. The CTU, together with Government and Business New Zealand, have already… Read More »Social Insurance could make a huge difference in Aotearoa
Support for the Wellington bus drivers
The President of the Council of Trade Unions supports Wellington bus drivers who have voted today to reject their employers offer. “NZ Bus thought it… Read More »Support for the Wellington bus drivers
2021 Budget: CTU welcomes progress, but more needed to address the challenges of Building Back Better
The Council of Trade Unions welcomes the Government’s investments in 2021 Budget released today. “We particularly welcome the spending on improving income support which will… Read More »2021 Budget: CTU welcomes progress, but more needed to address the challenges of Building Back Better
Safer sick leave a reality
The Council of Trade Unions is delighted that the Labour Government has passed law lifting the minimum number days of paid sick leave to 10… Read More »Safer sick leave a reality
CTU public service unions meet with Public Service Minister
CTU President Richard Wagstaff said it was a good discussion, “It was a constructive meeting. We made it crystal clear how unhappy and angry union members are feeling in response to the policy announcement.”