Advocacy at the Table
A skills course for union organisers and other paid officials involved in negotiating collective agreements. This two-day course uses an action methods approach focusing on… Read More »Advocacy at the Table
Jeremiah Boniface
National & ACT agreement places nearly $1b in the pockets of landlords
New analysis has shown the cost of interest deductibility changes will put a further $1 billion in the pockets of landlords, said NZCTU Economist and… Read More »National & ACT agreement places nearly $1b in the pockets of landlords
NZCTU presents Briefing for the Incoming Government
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions has today provided its briefing for the incoming government. NZCTU President Richard Wagstaff said since 2017, the country… Read More »NZCTU presents Briefing for the Incoming Government
Unions to hold Government to account over persistent pay gap
November 26 marks the day women effectively begin working for free, say the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions. NZCTU National Secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges said… Read More »Unions to hold Government to account over persistent pay gap
Coalition agreements threaten the well-being of New Zealanders
The coalition agreements set out by the incoming government are nothing less than an attack on working Kiwis, their rights, and their needs said the… Read More »Coalition agreements threaten the well-being of New Zealanders
NZCTU Supports The 65,000 Care Workers Impacted By Pay Equity Claim
The NZCTU strongly supports unions, including the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi, E tū, National Union of Public Employees, and New Zealand… Read More »NZCTU Supports The 65,000 Care Workers Impacted By Pay Equity Claim
Difficult tax choices ahead for National in talks with NZ First and Act
2pm on Friday, November 3 will go down as one of the moments in New Zealand’s political history reminiscent of Sliding Doors. Up until that point,… Read More »Difficult tax choices ahead for National in talks with NZ First and Act
Economic Bulletin October/November 2023
Welcome to the October/November edition of the Economic Bulletin. In this edition, we publish the CTU President Richard Wagstaff’s address to the 2023 Biennial Conference.… Read More »Economic Bulletin October/November 2023
WorkSafe cuts highlight how New Zealanders will be worse off from axing public sector jobs.
News of WorkSafe’s confirmed organisational changes should be seen as a stark warning about the impact of cuts to public services says the New Zealand… Read More »WorkSafe cuts highlight how New Zealanders will be worse off from axing public sector jobs.
Sustainable Workforce Consultation, Waka Kotahi, November 2023
The CTU supports the Sustainable Public Transport Framework (SPTF) because it recognises that public transport is a critical public good, and that it has a… Read More »Sustainable Workforce Consultation, Waka Kotahi, November 2023
Consultation on Advancing New Zealand’s Energy Transition
The CTU strongly supports the development of a proactive strategy that delivers a just transition to a sustainable, affordable, and resilient energy system. The future… Read More »Consultation on Advancing New Zealand’s Energy Transition
Employment Relations (Protections for Kiwisaver Members) Amendment Bill
The CTU strongly supports the legislative intent of this Bill, which is to ensure workers are legally protected against unfair treatment, or the threat of… Read More »Employment Relations (Protections for Kiwisaver Members) Amendment Bill