Job cuts will severely compromise ACC services
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is dismayed at the announcement that there will be 300 jobs cut at ACC. “There is no doubt that such… Read More »Job cuts will severely compromise ACC services
Jeremiah Boniface
Axing of Pay Equity Taskforce will entrench inequities for working women
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is deeply disappointed by confirmation of the Public Service Commission that the Pay Equity Taskforce will be disestablished. “The disestablishment… Read More »Axing of Pay Equity Taskforce will entrench inequities for working women
NZCTU condemns contractor reform as fundamental attack on workers’ rights
NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff is condemning a proposed change to employment law as a deplorable attack on workers’ rights. Minister for Workplace… Read More »NZCTU condemns contractor reform as fundamental attack on workers’ rights
Interislander grounding a warning for the future
NZCTU President Richard Wagstaff says that the grounding of the Aratere is a warning about the current state of the Interislander service. “New Zealand has… Read More »Interislander grounding a warning for the future
NZCTU slams Government cutting disabled workers wages as disgraceful
The NZCTU is slamming a decision by the Government in Budget 2024 to cut a programme which ensured that disabled workers are paid the minimum… Read More »NZCTU slams Government cutting disabled workers wages as disgraceful
GDP data camouflages economic weakness
Data today released by Statistics New Zealand shows that the economy grew by just 0.2% annually, showing stalled growth and weak demand. There has now… Read More »GDP data camouflages economic weakness
New Zealand not in Better Health after Budget 2024
The NZCTU has analysed the health spending at Budget 24 in conjunction with ASMS and NZNO. Health funding was central during the election campaign. All… Read More »New Zealand not in Better Health after Budget 2024
Economic Bulletin May 2024
Welcome to the May 2024 Economic Bulletin. In our monthly feature we look at the coalition government’s first Budget, and what it means for working… Read More »Economic Bulletin May 2024
Budget 2024 fails to deliver investment that New Zealanders need
Budget 2024 is placing this governments ideological wants before real New Zealanders’ needs. “Tax cuts and spending cuts are favoured over addressing the cost-of-living crisis… Read More »Budget 2024 fails to deliver investment that New Zealanders need
Strategic Campaigning Masterclass
Facilitated by Teresa Conrow (USA) and Dina Feller (Argentina) The NZCTU is excited to welcome to Aotearoa Teresa Conrow and Dina Feller – two of the… Read More »Strategic Campaigning Masterclass
NZCTU calls on Wellington councillors to vote against airport privatisation
NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff backs the thinking of 74% of Wellingtonians in rejecting the airport privatisation. “This is an important public asset,… Read More »NZCTU calls on Wellington councillors to vote against airport privatisation
Looking beyond the narrow policy confines of the past four decades
This week the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi launched an exciting new three-year project, Reimagining Aotearoa Together. The project, which will… Read More »Looking beyond the narrow policy confines of the past four decades