Economic Bulletin January/February 2026
In this month’s feature we take stock of where the labour market is at. Although the headline unemployment rate has not risen as far or… Read More »Economic Bulletin January/February 2026
Jeremiah Boniface
Submission on the Crimes Amendment Bill
The NZCTU opposes the Crimes Amendment Bill. Focusing on the amendments to the citizen’s arrest and defence of property provisions in this Bill, the NZCTU… Read More »Submission on the Crimes Amendment Bill
Health and Safety changes will harm workers
The new Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill is a dangerous move away from the longstanding commitment to ensure all workers should come home… Read More »Health and Safety changes will harm workers
Consultation on a rates target model for New Zealand
The Government has decided to impose a rates capping scheme as part of its broader suite of local government reforms. The NZCTU strongly opposes the… Read More »Consultation on a rates target model for New Zealand
NZCTU Welcomes Bipartisan Bill to Combat Modern Slavery
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi welcomes the bipartisan Bill to combat modern slavery in our supply chains. This Bill is… Read More »NZCTU Welcomes Bipartisan Bill to Combat Modern Slavery
Back on Track? Not according to workers.
Aotearoa New Zealand is way off track according to workers who took part in the CTU’s Mood of the Workforce Survey. Off track because we… Read More »Back on Track? Not according to workers.
Luxon speech devoid of policy or vision
NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi president Sandra Grey is calling out the National Party leader for failing to address the concerns of working people at a… Read More »Luxon speech devoid of policy or vision
Workforce survey shows workers struggle to afford basics
Rising costs, deteriorating public services, and a belief the government doesn’t care about ordinary New Zealanders are the key findings of the NZCTU Te Kauae… Read More »Workforce survey shows workers struggle to afford basics
Mood of the Workforce 2026
The Mood of the Workforce in 2026 is defined by rising cost-of-living pressures, deteriorating public services, and a lack of confidence in this Government. Working… Read More »Mood of the Workforce 2026
Education and Training (System Reform) Amendment Bill
The NZCTU strongly opposes this Bill. It gives the Minister of Education the power to unilaterally make changes to the curriculum, and how it is… Read More »Education and Training (System Reform) Amendment Bill
Economic Bulletin December 2025
Early next year, the government plans to pass the Employment Relations Amendment Bill (ERAB). This Bill makes it easier for employers to misclassify workers as… Read More »Economic Bulletin December 2025
GDP data shows economic growth is flatlining
New GDP data released today from Statistics New Zealand showed that the economy flatlined over the past six months, and overall, the economy is still… Read More »GDP data shows economic growth is flatlining