Monthly Economic Bulletin – July 2023
Welcome to the July edition of the Economic Bulletin. In this month’s Bulletin, we cost National’s current policy proposals for the next Parliament and compare… Read More »Monthly Economic Bulletin – July 2023
Jeremiah Boniface
Unemployment data continues to show stronger economy
Today Statistics New Zealand released data showing the labour market holding strong, with unemployment at 3.6% and record numbers of people in work, working a… Read More »Unemployment data continues to show stronger economy
Billions missing to deliver National Party promises, says NZCTU
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions has today released costings showing a current funding shortfall of at least $3.3-5.2 billion in the National Party’s… Read More »Billions missing to deliver National Party promises, says NZCTU
Celebrating Matariki a win for all Kiwi workers, say unions
As the country prepares to celebrate the second annual Matariki public holiday, the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions says the holiday is fast becoming… Read More »Celebrating Matariki a win for all Kiwi workers, say unions
Onya, Australia – time for New Zealand to do more to protect workers
Another Australian jurisdiction has just made moves to make industrial manslaughter a criminal offense. And it’s time New Zealand follows suit. South Australia has recently… Read More »Onya, Australia – time for New Zealand to do more to protect workers
NZCTU welcomes commitment to labour standards within the NZ/EU Free Trade Agreement
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions has welcomed the signing of a Free Trade Agreement with the European Union that requires New Zealand to… Read More »NZCTU welcomes commitment to labour standards within the NZ/EU Free Trade Agreement
Monthly Economic Bulletin – June 2023
Greetings from the NZCTU and welcome to the June edition of the Economic Bulletin. In this edition we debunk the idea that the New Zealand… Read More »Monthly Economic Bulletin – June 2023
ACT’s contractor policy robs workers of fundamental rights
ACT’s policy on contractors would open workers up to exploitation and lead to employees being forced into contractor relationships without basic rights, the New Zealand… Read More »ACT’s contractor policy robs workers of fundamental rights
Our GDP data no cause for alarm
The latest figures released today shows that New Zealand’s Gross Domestic Product fell 0.1% in the March quarter, putting the New Zealand economy in technical… Read More »Our GDP data no cause for alarm
Onya, Australia – time for New Zealand to do more to eliminate workplace violence and child labour
New Zealand should quickly follow Australia’s commitment to eliminating violence and harassment in the workplace and child labour, says the New Zealand Council of Trade… Read More »Onya, Australia – time for New Zealand to do more to eliminate workplace violence and child labour