GDP data released by StatsNZ today showed that the economy grew at an annual rate of 0.8 percent. New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te… Read More »GDP growth anaemic and masks economy still in “huge trouble”, says NZCTU
Today’s Union News includes NZCTU Secretary, Melissa Ansell-Bridges being quoted on New Zealand voting against adopting a new suite of global protections for workers in… Read More »18 June 2026
8-9 July 2026 Jubilee Hall, 545 Parnell Road, Auckland Welcome E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā kārangatanga maha – tēnā koutou. Me mihi… Read More »Rainbow Voices Conference 2026
In the news today is a reminder that the choices made by governments, employers, and public institutions matter and have broad impact. We are campaigning… Read More »17 June 2026
The NZCTU does not support this Bill and recommends that it be withdrawn. While it may be important to have a legal basis for Disability… Read More »Submission on the Disability Support Services Bill
A new Convention on decent work in the platform economy has been adopted at the 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva — the first binding… Read More »New Zealand woefully out of step with new global standard for digital platform workers
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NZCTU strongly opposes the Social Security (Jobseeker Support and Accommodation Supplement) Amendment Bill. The Bill continues the government’s strategy of squeezing the social welfare system… Read More »Submission on the Social Security (Jobseeker Support and Accommodation Supplement) Amendment Bill
NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President, Sandra Grey, welcomed Labours election policy that would see public transport fares capped at $20 in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch,… Read More »NZCTU welcomes Labour’s commitment to public transport
Security for all? The government has framed Budget 26 as one that will “secure New Zealand’s future”. The key argument that Minister Willis and Prime… Read More »Workers’ analysis of Budget 2026
This Bill will make a useful contribution to addressing modern slavery in New Zealand business operations and supply chains, by requiring large firms to report… Read More »Submission on the Modern Slavery Bill
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