The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions strongly supports the policies announced at the Labour Party Congress, aimed at securing a better future for working people and their whānau. The NZCTU stands firmly behind the decision to keep the superannuation age at 65 and applauds the commitment to making the apprenticeship scheme permanent. NZCTU National… Read more »
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National Party Leader Christopher Luxon admitted on Morning Report today that analysis by the Council of Trade Unions showing the cost of its tax plan blowing out to $8.2 billion was correct. “We welcome Mr Luxon’s admission today that our numbers are right, but it is extraordinary that it took our work and a RNZ… Read more »
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The cost of the National Party’s promised changes to tax thresholds has blown out by $1.5 billion – to a total of $8.2 billion over four years, according to fresh analysis by the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions. The CTU’s analysis incorporates new forecasts from Budget 2023 and has been independently verified by tax… Read more »
Read more... The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions is backing the announcement today of the decarbonisation programme at NZ Steel, which will lead to greater job security and lower emissions. CTU President Richard Wagstaff said “This agreement is a blueprint for the kind of Just Transition that unions have been calling for. “It will cut 45%… Read more »
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The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions today delivered their response to Budget 2023, with several announcements receiving significant support from working people, and an acknowledgement of the work that has been done. NZCTU Economist Craig Renney said the Budget delivered more than many people were expecting. “During an election year, Governments often fall into… Read more »
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Budget 2023 is a win for children, families, women, and disabled workers, say the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions. NZCTU National Secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges said the Budget was a step forward for New Zealand. “This is a budget that will significantly increase equality in the world of work.” The major investment in cheaper childcare… Read more »
Read more... The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions is thrilled early childhood teachers have become the latest group of workers to lodge an application to begin negotiating for a Fair Pay Agreement. The sector’s union, NZEI Te Riu Roa, today lodged an application with the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment after more than 6000 members… Read more »
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Today, unions across the country gathered to remember people who were killed or injured at work. The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions held a memorial service at the Workers’ Memorial stone on the Wellington waterfront. NZCTU President Richard Wagstaff said New Zealand unions were proud to stand with their international counterparts to commemorate this… Read more »
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The very wealthiest are not paying their fair share in tax, according to two separate data sets from the Inland Revenue Department and Treasury, says the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions. Released today, the data indicates that inequality continues to be a huge issue for New Zealand. NZCTU Economist Craig Renney said the IRD… Read more »
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At its core, the need for a Corporate Manslaughter Law in New Zealand is about valuing human life and ensuring that workers are safe. Every week, a Kiwi worker is killed on the job. This law would hold the worst offenders accountable, create an incentive for businesses to prioritise health and safety, and close gaps… Read more »
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