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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Data released by Stats NZ shows a strong labour market with unemployment remaining low, more people in work, and more hours being worked. NZCTU Economist… Read More »Unemployment remains low, public-sector wages need to rise
National’s tax package gives 10 times as much money to the wealthiest New Zealanders as it does to middle- and low-income earners The highest paid… Read More »Working people left out as top income earners and property investors win big in National’s tax cuts – new analysis
The NZCTU welcomes the re-development of MFAT’s Trade and Labour Framework. A new Framework can help embed strong labour standards and rights in New Zealand’s… Read More »Trade and Labour Framework, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Working people across Aotearoa New Zealand are celebrating the Fair Pay Agreements Bill passing into law today. More than 50 workers attended the third reading… Read More »FPAs represent a new era for workers’ rights