Inflation rises to 3% – wages don’t
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is concerned by new data released by Statistics New Zealand showing that the cost of living increased by 3%, more… Read More »Inflation rises to 3% – wages don’t
Jeremiah Boniface
53 years of the Equal Pay Act
53 years since the Equal Pay Act 1972 was passed, NZCTU Secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges is calling on political parties to reverse the recent changes to… Read More »53 years of the Equal Pay Act
Richard Wagstaff’s response to the Government on nationwide strikes
This statement was originally published by The Post The strikes planned by several unions on October 23 represent the biggest day of industrial action in… Read More »Richard Wagstaff’s response to the Government on nationwide strikes
Rā Whakamana Posters & Flyers
Regional Posters Flyers The flyers are designed to print 3 per A4 page
Submission on the Defence (Workforce) Amendment Bill
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi strongly opposes this Bill. The right to strike is deeply entrenched. It is a fundamental right, intrinsically connected to the… Read More »Submission on the Defence (Workforce) Amendment Bill
No Power in Government Electricity Reforms
The Government’s proposed package of reforms to the electricity sector will do nothing to stem job losses, or manage the cost of living for New… Read More »No Power in Government Electricity Reforms
Economic Bulletin September 2025
With local elections underway across the country, rates are a particularly hot topic. Minister Watts (Local Government) claims that councils have “lacked fiscal discipline”, and… Read More »Economic Bulletin September 2025
Submission on Electoral Amendment Bill
This Bill is a direct assault on New Zealand democracy and contrary to the values of our open and inclusive society. Key parts of the… Read More »Submission on Electoral Amendment Bill
Submission on the Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill
The NZCTU opposes this a retrograde Bill, which will restrict local government’s ability to fulfil its important roles in supporting community decision-making and wellbeing. It… Read More »Submission on the Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill
Unions celebrate new pay transparency law
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is celebrating the passage of Labour MP Camilla Belich’s Employment Relations (Employee Remuneration Disclosure) Amendment Bill into law. The Bill… Read More »Unions celebrate new pay transparency law
Teachers strike important to ensure quality education
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is today supporting PPTA members across the country who are striking for fair pay increases, more subject specialist advisors, and… Read More »Teachers strike important to ensure quality education
Women’s Day of Action Assets
Feel free to use and reuse any of the visual assets below. We’d love it if you shared your mahi with us! Use the hashtags… Read More »Women’s Day of Action Assets