Billions missing from health budget
New analysis from the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi shows that the health service is likely to be underfunded by between… Read More »Billions missing from health budget
Jeremiah Boniface
Submission on Industry Skills Boards’ Coverage
This submission to the TEC outlines the NZCTU’s concerns about the ongoing reforms to vocational education and training, and our views on the coverage and… Read More »Submission on Industry Skills Boards’ Coverage
Pay Equity Explainers
It took less than two days for the Government to announce their changes to the Equal Pay Act, and then make those changes. Because things… Read More »Pay Equity Explainers
Economic Bulletin April/May 2025
Welcome to the April/May 2025 Economic Bulletin. The Minister of Finance has made it clear Budget 2025 will bring further cuts to public investment. She… Read More »Economic Bulletin April/May 2025
Submission on the United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill
Trade agreements can be a useful tool in strengthening New Zealand’s economic performance, but they must be well designed. This means ensuring they deliver genuine… Read More »Submission on the United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill
Pay Equity Events
The Government using Pay Equity settlements as a way to fund their Budget is a new low. Join in rallies across the motu to speak… Read More »Pay Equity Events
Unions launch petition to protect pay equity
Major Aotearoa unions have launched a new petition calling on the Government to reverse their proposed amendments to the Equal Pay Act and restore existing… Read More »Unions launch petition to protect pay equity
Unemployment data shows real weakness behind the headline rate
Unemployment data released today by Statistics New Zealand shows ongoing weakness in the labour market, with falling employment, falling hours of work, and nearly half… Read More »Unemployment data shows real weakness behind the headline rate
Govt spending decision signals crisis and cuts
The decision to nearly halve the amount of new investment being made in the next Budget signals that this Government doesn’t care about the users… Read More »Govt spending decision signals crisis and cuts
Submission on the Term of Parliament (Enabling 4-year Term) Legislation Amendment Bill
It is possible that a 4-year term could strike a better balance between ensuring government is able to pass quality legislation while also being sufficiently… Read More »Submission on the Term of Parliament (Enabling 4-year Term) Legislation Amendment Bill
Submission on potential FTA with India
This submission focuses on the labour provisions the NZCTU views as necessary in any preferential trade agreement with India. Our view that preferential trade agreements… Read More »Submission on potential FTA with India
Workers’ Memorial Day 2025
Workers’ Memorial Day is an international trade union movement that honours working people killed and injured because of their work. We honour all workers, and… Read More »Workers’ Memorial Day 2025