10 years since Pike disaster
November 19 marks the 10th anniversary of Pike River Mine disaster when 29 men were killed at work in the mine. No no-one has ever… Read More »10 years since Pike disaster
Rob Egan
10 years since Pike disaster
November 19 marks the 10th anniversary of Pike River Mine disaster when 29 men were killed at work in the mine. No no-one has ever… Read More »10 years since Pike disaster
Unions call for urgent Government action to ensure working people are well at work
The Council of Trade Unions is calling on the Government to act with urgency to ensure that when working people are sick, or advised to… Read More »Unions call for urgent Government action to ensure working people are well at work
Employers must adhere to public health rules
The Council of Trade Unions (CTU) is reminding employers that they have an obligation to do the right thing by employees and adhere to public… Read More »Employers must adhere to public health rules
CTU announces new Economist and Director of Policy
The Council of Trade Unions is delighted to announce the permanent appointment of Craig Renney to the position of CTU Economist and Director of Policy.… Read More »CTU announces new Economist and Director of Policy
Equal Pay Amendment Act comes into force
The Equal Pay Amendment Act has now come into force. “We are now closer to achieving equal pay in New Zealand. Now we are better… Read More »Equal Pay Amendment Act comes into force
Union movement calls for more attention to those disproportionally affected by COVID
The Council of Trade Unions is concerned by some of the quarterly Labour Market Statistics released today and calls on the Government to do more… Read More »Union movement calls for more attention to those disproportionally affected by COVID
New Workplace Relations Minister Welcomed
The Council of Trade Unions, on behalf of all working people welcomes Michael Wood as Minister of Workplace Relations and Safety. “Minister Wood comes to… Read More »New Workplace Relations Minister Welcomed
The Minimum Wage (and Gender Wage Gap)
Hope you all enjoyed Labour Day this week – brought to you by the union movement. This month’s Economic Bulletin – a discussion of the… Read More »The Minimum Wage (and Gender Wage Gap)
Unions call for acknowledgment of essential workers on Labour Day
The CTU President has drawn attention to the importance of essential workers on Labour Day. CTU President Richard Wagstaff says “Labour Day is a time… Read More »Unions call for acknowledgment of essential workers on Labour Day