NZCTU statement on Takutai Tarsh Kemp
The union movement is sending its love and condolences to the whānau of MP for Tāmaki Makaurau, Takutai Tarsh Kemp, following the shocking news of… Read More »NZCTU statement on Takutai Tarsh Kemp
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Government out of touch on employment rights
The commitment at the 113th International Labour Organization conference to develop a binding Convention for securing decent work in the platform economy shows how disconnected… Read More »Government out of touch on employment rights
Submission on the Regulatory Standards Bill
The NZCTU opposes the Regulatory Standards Bill in the strongest terms. The “principles of responsible regulation” set out in the Bill reflect the marginal and… Read More »Submission on the Regulatory Standards Bill
Economic growth still in the hole dug in 2024
Data released by Stats NZ today shows that the economy grew on a quarterly basis by 0.8% but fell on an annual basis by 1.1%… Read More »Economic growth still in the hole dug in 2024
Submission on Education and Training (Vocational Education and Training System) Amendment Bill
The NZCTU opposes the Education and Training (Vocational Education and Training System) Amendment Bill. The Bill will implement another significant restructure of the vocational education… Read More »Submission on Education and Training (Vocational Education and Training System) Amendment Bill
Radical employment bill threatens every NZ worker
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi is urging all political parties to vote against Brooke van Velden’s new Employment Relations Amendment… Read More »Radical employment bill threatens every NZ worker
Government turns its back on workers’ safety
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi is dismayed by the Government’s decision to abstain from the new International Labour Organization (ILO)… Read More »Government turns its back on workers’ safety
Submission on Education and Training Amendment Bill (No 2)
The NZCTU is concerned by the following elements of this Bill:
Climate legal action necessary response to Government inaction
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi welcomes the legal action taken against the Minister of Climate Change by a coalition of… Read More »Climate legal action necessary response to Government inaction
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NZCTU release detailed Budget 2025 analysis
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi has today released a report with detailed analysis of Budget 2025. It covers the major… Read More »NZCTU release detailed Budget 2025 analysis
A Workers’ Analysis of Budget 2025
This report sets out the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi’s analysis of Budget 2025. It covers the major decisions made at… Read More »A Workers’ Analysis of Budget 2025