This morning’s explosion at a construction site on Auckland’s wharf which injured five people requires a full investigation to stop events like this happening in… Read More »Full investigation needed into Auckland waterfront explosion
There has been little progress in closing the gender pay gap despite record low unemployment, the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions said today following… Read More »Little to celebrate in data showing miserable progress in closing the gender pay gap
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions and E tū are delighted with today’s Employment Court win. Manufacturing company Carter Holt Harvey was taken to… Read More »Carter Holt Harvey case ‘a win for all working people’
Revelations that RSE workers in Blenheim are being exploited by having to live in cold, damp homes and being threatened against joining unions, must prompt… Read More »Action urged over appalling living conditions and treatment of RSE workers
Despite working a record number of hours people are still not seeing real terms wage rises, say the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions. Unemployment… Read More »Wages of working people not matching inflation
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions was joined today by people across the country to submit on a bill designed to provide additional support… Read More »More workplace support needed for survivors of assault
Continued support for low- and middle-income New Zealanders is essential, with inflation hitting 7.3%, say the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions. “That means further… Read More »Inflation at 7.3% shows needs for continued support for low- and middle-income households
The 90-day timeframe for raising personal grievances is unfairly and unworkably rigid for workers who face sexual harassment in the workplace, and extended timeframe will improve access to justice for workers who face this issue.
Continued support for working people is needed in the wake of the latest financial data, says New Zealand Council of Trade Unions. Today, the Official… Read More »Support for low-income workers needed more than ever
Welcome to the CTU’s monthly Economic Bulletin, it’s hard to believe we’re halfway through the year already! Highlights of this bulletin include a rundown on… Read More »Future of Work, Good Work & Low Wages
The Government has indicated there is merit in exploring a proposal from the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions to explore a public sector wide… Read More »CTU welcomes Government response to Public Sector Pay Deal proposal
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions was heartened by the support shown for Fair Pay Agreements at the International Labour Organisation conference in Geneva.… Read More »ILO rejects Business NZ criticism of FPAs