Monthly Economic Bulletin – March 2022
Introduction from Craig Renney Greetings to one and all to this new economic bulletin from the CTU. This report has been brought to you by… Read More »Monthly Economic Bulletin – March 2022
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If you want to see why we need FPAs, just look at why big business opposes them – CTU
New Zealand’s business lobby explicitly opposing Fair Pay Agreements because they will raise workers’ wages should be all the evidence we need to show these… Read More »If you want to see why we need FPAs, just look at why big business opposes them – CTU
Fair Pay Agreements an idea whose time has come
Fair Pay Agreements will be crucial for boosting Kiwis wages and supporting a higher wage economy, Council of Trade Union’s President Richard Wagstaff says. “FPAs… Read More »Fair Pay Agreements an idea whose time has come
CTU solidarity with Ukraine
Dear President Olexandre Dzhulyk, On behalf of more than 300,000 members of 30 affiliated unions, the New ZealandCouncil of Trade Unions stands in solidarity with… Read More »CTU solidarity with Ukraine
International Women’s Day a call to action in New Zealand
“Tuesday 8th March is International Women’s Day in New Zealand, and this year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Equal Pay Act 1972. “We celebrate being the… Read More »International Women’s Day a call to action in New Zealand
Out of touch Luxon demands that poorest pay for inflation boosting giveaway
National Leader Christopher Luxon’s speech today proposed an economic agenda that is out of touch and would only boost debt, pump up inflation and make… Read More »Out of touch Luxon demands that poorest pay for inflation boosting giveaway
Thank you to MIQ Workers
The Council of Trade Unions has today extended a big thank you to all of the frontline workers who have staffed MIQ over the last… Read More »Thank you to MIQ Workers
Migrant Exploitation Inquiry, Education and Workforce Committee
The Inquiry into Migrant Exploitation is a timely opportunity to ensure that elimination of migrant exploitation is a core priority in Aotearoa New Zealand’s immigration… Read More »Migrant Exploitation Inquiry, Education and Workforce Committee
CTU welcomes Minimum Wage Change
The CTU today is welcoming the decision to increase the Minimum Wage to $21.20 an hour from April 1st, 2022. This increase ensures that Minimum… Read More »CTU welcomes Minimum Wage Change
Consultation begins on income insurance scheme to protect workers, benefit businesses
Joint Government/CTU/Business NZ release An income insurance scheme will better protect workers and incomes, increase the availability of skilled workers and help communities and industries… Read More »Consultation begins on income insurance scheme to protect workers, benefit businesses
inflation data shows why minimum wage increase is necessary
Today’s inflation data shows that increases in the minimum wage are both necessary and desirable, says CTU Chief Economist Craig Renney. “Statistics New Zealand data… Read More »inflation data shows why minimum wage increase is necessary
Too many Kiwi workers financially vulnerable as Omicron looms – annual workforce survey
With New Zealand on the precipice of an Omicron outbreak and the economic upheaval that comes with it, the CTU’s annual Mood of the Workforce… Read More »Too many Kiwi workers financially vulnerable as Omicron looms – annual workforce survey