Monthly Economic Bulletin – December 2022
Seasons greetings & welcome to this bumper December 2022 edition of the EconoLex. December is usually a time when we come together to celebrate the… Read More »Monthly Economic Bulletin – December 2022
Jeremiah Boniface
New ways to tackle inflation without a heavy cost on workers are needed, says Council of Trade Unions
The root cause of our inflation and cost of living challenge is the lack of a long-term economic plan says the New Zealand Council of… Read More »New ways to tackle inflation without a heavy cost on workers are needed, says Council of Trade Unions
Data shows New Zealand economy well placed to face the headwinds
NZ Council of Trade Union economist Craig Renney said that GDP figures showed the strength of the New Zealand economy with GDP growth of 2%… Read More »Data shows New Zealand economy well placed to face the headwinds
Worker Protection (Migrant and Other Employees) Bill, Education and Workforce Committee
The NZCTU supports the Worker Protection (Migrant and Other Employees) Bill, which is intended to improve compliance and enforcement legislation to deter workers from exploiting migrants.
Working people excited to initiate FPAs tomorrow
Working people across Aotearoa New Zealand are excited that the process for improving standards and conditions through Fair Pay Agreements kicks off for three key… Read More »Working people excited to initiate FPAs tomorrow
A Fair Chance for All Interim Report, New Zealand Productivity Commission
The Productivity Commission’s interim report examines some of the root causes of persistent disadvantage in Aotearoa New Zealand and considers how the public management system… Read More »A Fair Chance for All Interim Report, New Zealand Productivity Commission
Government must commit to eliminating workplace violence
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions is calling on the Government to follow Australia’s commitment to eliminating violence and harassment in the world of… Read More »Government must commit to eliminating workplace violence
Generating Scarcity: How the Gentailers Hike Electricity Prices and Halt Decarbonisation
FIRST Union, NZCTU, and 350 Aotearoa This report, co-authored by FIRST Union, the NZCTU, and 350 Aotearoa, shows that since the partial privatisation of our… Read More »Generating Scarcity: How the Gentailers Hike Electricity Prices and Halt Decarbonisation
Electricity Generators deliver “excess dividends” at a cost to people, planet, and the economy
A new report co-authored by FIRST Union, NZCTU, and 350 Aotearoa argues that since the partial-privatisation of our electricity companies, the four big generator-retailers (“the… Read More »Electricity Generators deliver “excess dividends” at a cost to people, planet, and the economy
Expanded childcare support a big help for working families
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions believes today’s announcement on expanded childcare assistance will be a big help to many working families. “We welcome… Read More »Expanded childcare support a big help for working families
Accredited Employers Programme Consultation
This submission made on the ACC’s Accredited Employer Programme (AEP) argues that the proposed changes are not enough to overcome the issues arising from the… Read More »Accredited Employers Programme Consultation
Accident Compensation (Access Reporting and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
The NZCTU supports the underlying kaupapa of the Bill to improve access for injured persons to the accident compensation scheme, to increase transparency on the… Read More »Accident Compensation (Access Reporting and Other Matters) Amendment Bill