Jeremiah Boniface

The latest figures released today shows that New Zealand’s Gross Domestic Product fell 0.1% in the March quarter, putting the New Zealand economy in technical… Read More »Our GDP data no cause for alarm

New Zealand should quickly follow Australia’s commitment to eliminating violence and harassment in the workplace and child labour, says the New Zealand Council of Trade… Read More »Onya, Australia – time for New Zealand to do more to eliminate workplace violence and child labour

The Green Party’s bold income and tax policy unveiled today could have a significant impact on the wellbeing of millions of Kiwis, says the New… Read More »Ambitious Green Party plan to lift incomes and end poverty welcomed by unions

Working people across the country are celebrating the arrival of two more Fair Pay Agreements Yesterday, hospitality workers successfully initiated an FPA, in a move… Read More »Unions Celebrate Hospitality And Security FPAs

The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions strongly supports the policies announced at the Labour Party Congress, aimed at securing a better future for working… Read More »Unions back Labour Party Congress policies that support workers

National Party Leader Christopher Luxon admitted on Morning Report today that analysis by the Council of Trade Unions showing the cost of its tax plan… Read More »National Leader Agrees CTU Numbers Are Right, But Still No Fiscal Plan

The cost of the National Party’s promised changes to tax thresholds has blown out by $1.5 billion – to a total of $8.2 billion over… Read More »National’s Tax Plan Blows Out To $8.2 Billion, Time To Front Up On Spending Cuts

The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions is backing the announcement today of the decarbonisation programme at NZ Steel, which will lead to greater job… Read More »CTU backs emissions reduction plan for Glenbrook steel workers

The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions today delivered their response to Budget 2023, with several announcements receiving significant support from working people, and an… Read More »What Budget 2023 means for working people

Budget 2023 is a win for children, families, women, and disabled workers, say the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions. NZCTU National Secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges… Read More »Children, families, women, and disabled workers are the winners of Budget 2023