Monday 21 October 2024
In union news, the Postal Workers Union is worried a scam that has conned New Zealanders out of millions of dollars is circulating for a… Read More »Monday 21 October 2024
Jeremiah Boniface
Government must support workers following Smithfield closure
NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff is calling on the Government to show leadership following the announced closure of the Smithfield meat works, and… Read More »Government must support workers following Smithfield closure
Thursday 17 October 2024
Inflation has fallen to its lowest point in the last 3.5 years, but many costs remain high, and unemployment is expected to get worse. An… Read More »Thursday 17 October 2024
Falling Inflation Reflects a Falling Economy
Data released by Stats NZ today showed inflation slowed to an annual rate of 2.2%, reflecting lower petrol prices and a weaker economy, said NZCTU… Read More »Falling Inflation Reflects a Falling Economy
Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) (Customary Marine Title) Amendment Bill
The CTU strongly opposes the changes outlined in this Bill, which seeks to amend the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act. This Bill is… Read More »Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) (Customary Marine Title) Amendment Bill
Tuesday 15 October 2024
A new poll shows there is strong public support for rail-enabled ferries, which MUNZ have said shows New Zealanders know what a huge mistake it… Read More »Tuesday 15 October 2024
Monday 14 October 2024
The closure of Karioi Pulp Mill ends generations of family employment, and Health NZ mandates staff to take three weeks’ leave over Christmas. In politics,… Read More »Monday 14 October 2024
Friday 11 October 2024
Government budget problems and public service cuts are putting pressure on communities, with frontline services and media integrity at risk. E tū is sounding the… Read More »Friday 11 October 2024
Accounts show Government choosing pain over a plan
“The Government accounts released today show that spending and debt continues to grow under the current Government, but there is no plan to deliver a… Read More »Accounts show Government choosing pain over a plan
Economic Bulletin August/September 2024
Welcome to the August/September 2024 Economic Bulletin. In our monthly feature we provide an analysis of the gender pay gap in New Zealand for 2024.… Read More »Economic Bulletin August/September 2024
NZCTU Resolution on the Israel/Palestine Conflict
UPDATED: August 2024 The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi (NZCTU) notes with extreme concern the ongoing genocide in Gaza, as well… Read More »NZCTU Resolution on the Israel/Palestine Conflict
Te Whatu Ora report raises important questions for Ministers
Quarterly accounts released by Te Whatu Ora raise serious questions about the financial challenges the Government’s claims are facing the health sector, said NZCTU Economist… Read More »Te Whatu Ora report raises important questions for Ministers