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
The CTU has conducted an in-depth analysis of the key highlights of Budget 22. Having gone through all the numbers, we show what this means… Read More »Budget 22: CTU analysis highlights what it means for New Zealanders
Budget 2022 sets out the building blocks of the government’s economic vision – towards a “new normal” in a post-pandemic Aotearoa New Zealand. The NZCTU… Read More »Budget Report 2022
Many sections of the New Zealand labour market operate as a low wage economy, where profits are based on driving down wages and conditions for… Read More »Fair Pay Agreements Bill, Education and Workforce Committee
Finance Minister Grant Robertson today outlined the 2022 Budget, which places a cost of living and public Investment Package at its centre said CTU Economist… Read More »Cost of Living at core of 22 Budget response