The NZCTU Te Kauae Kamahi is strongly concerned with WorkSafe’s proposal to remove the asbestos Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) and replace it with other… Read More »Proposal to revoke asbestos code of practice concerning
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling on the Government to act in response to new data released by Stats NZ today which shows unemployment… Read More »No surprise unemployment at nine year high
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
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
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
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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
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
The NZCTU welcomes the opportunity to comment on the draft Tertiary Education Strategy (TES). Our submission focuses on the high-level objectives of the draft strategy.… Read More »Draft Tertiary Education Strategy Submission
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
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
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