Monday 16 September 2024
The Government has announced their proposed changes to contractor law, following the Uber judgment in the Court of Appeal. This has been covered across most… Read More »Monday 16 September 2024
Jeremiah Boniface
National and NZ First urged to block ACT’s anti-worker agenda
NZCTU President Richard Wagstaff is calling on the Government to reconsider its decision to progress Brooke van Velden’s new Employment Relations Amendment Bill, which would… Read More »National and NZ First urged to block ACT’s anti-worker agenda
Redesign of the Vocational Education and Training System
The CTU supports a strong and well-functioning vocational education and training system, and believes that further work to support vocational education and training is needed.… Read More »Redesign of the Vocational Education and Training System
Thursday 12 September 2024
The CTU has revealed an estimated cost of the Treaty Principles Bill, while Ministry of Justice officials advise against redefining the principles. MUNZ have been… Read More »Thursday 12 September 2024
Millions Wasted on Treaty Principles Bill
Calculations undertaken by the NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi show that the Government will have wasted millions of dollars to take the already failed Treaty Principles… Read More »Millions Wasted on Treaty Principles Bill
Wednesday 11 September 2024
The closure of Winstone Pulp mills in the Ruapehu district is the top news story, with various outlets running reactions from unions, workers, local MPs,… Read More »Wednesday 11 September 2024
NZCTU slams Government for failing mill workers
NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is slamming the Government for failing to bring a plan to the table to save around 300 jobs in the Ruapehu… Read More »NZCTU slams Government for failing mill workers
Tuesday 10 September 2024
FIRST Union members at Woolworths worksites around the country are taking strike action today, in a fight for better pay and conditions. Mill workers at… Read More »Tuesday 10 September 2024
Monday 9 September 2024
The Treaty Principles Bill is top of the agenda, with the Bill being considered by cabinet today. This comes after 440 Christian leaders signed an… Read More »Monday 9 September 2024
Friday 6 September 2024
The funeral of Kingi Tūheitia and ascension of his successor, Nga Wai Hono i te Po, leads political and Māori news headlines. The momentous occasion… Read More »Friday 6 September 2024
Government cuts to pay parity don’t help children
Government cuts to pay parity for some early childhood teachers shows the Government isn’t listening to the workers in the sector, said CTU Vice President… Read More »Government cuts to pay parity don’t help children
NZCTU History: The Federation of Labour (1937-1987)
The Federation of Labour (FOL) was a central force in the history of New Zealand’s trade unions. It was established in 1937 and unified a… Read More »NZCTU History: The Federation of Labour (1937-1987)