Economic Bulletin July/August 2026
In this edition’s feature we look back at how real wages have performed from mid-2021 to the most recent data released for mid-2026, a period… Read More »Economic Bulletin July/August 2026
Jeremiah Boniface
From campaigns to courtrooms: Learnings from the International Trade Union School about building workers’ power
Some experiences are a lasting gift that stay with you forever – and this was one of them. I had the utmost privilege of representing… Read More »From campaigns to courtrooms: Learnings from the International Trade Union School about building workers’ power
Submission on the Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill
This submission is made by the Out@Work Council of the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi on behalf of the NZCTU. The… Read More »Submission on the Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill
KOMITI PASEFIKA BIENNIAL FONO 2026
Lalaga speaks to Pacific strength weaving together – our stories, our struggles, our faith, our unions, and our communities. Our Biennial Fono brings together union… Read More »KOMITI PASEFIKA BIENNIAL FONO 2026
Economic Bulletin May/June 2026
The feature article examines the upcoming changes to Jobseeker Support for young people. The Social Security (Jobseeker Support and Accommodation Supplement) Bill introduces a “parental… Read More »Economic Bulletin May/June 2026
23 June 2026
Today’s Union News includes coverage on changes to the Health and Safety at Work Bill – expected to have its second reading today. Don’t forget… Read More »23 June 2026
GDP growth anaemic and masks economy still in “huge trouble”, says NZCTU
GDP data released by StatsNZ today showed that the economy grew at an annual rate of 0.8 percent. New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te… Read More »GDP growth anaemic and masks economy still in “huge trouble”, says NZCTU
18 June 2026
Today’s Union News includes NZCTU Secretary, Melissa Ansell-Bridges being quoted on New Zealand voting against adopting a new suite of global protections for workers in… Read More »18 June 2026
Rainbow Voices Conference 2026
8-9 July 2026 Jubilee Hall, 545 Parnell Road, Auckland Welcome E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā kārangatanga maha – tēnā koutou. Me mihi… Read More »Rainbow Voices Conference 2026
17 June 2026
In the news today is a reminder that the choices made by governments, employers, and public institutions matter and have broad impact. We are campaigning… Read More »17 June 2026
Submission on the Disability Support Services Bill
The NZCTU does not support this Bill and recommends that it be withdrawn. While it may be important to have a legal basis for Disability… Read More »Submission on the Disability Support Services Bill
New Zealand woefully out of step with new global standard for digital platform workers
A new Convention on decent work in the platform economy has been adopted at the 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva — the first binding… Read More »New Zealand woefully out of step with new global standard for digital platform workers