NZCTU has today launched its consultation on a new economic development strategy for New Zealand. This is available at: buildingabetterfuture.org.nz. NZCTU Economist Craig Renney said “We’re arriving at a turning point in New Zealand’s economic history. We need a new economic strategy that reflects our collective goals and aspirations, and we want to start a conversation… Read more »
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New Zealand Council of Trade Unions President Richard Wagstaff has today called for clarity from National about how their promise to end the state housing waitlist will be delivered. Chris Bishop told RNZ this morning that National will “build enough state and social housing so that there is no social housing waitlist”. Wagstaff said “There… Read more »
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The economy bounced back from the fall in March GDP to grow by 1.7% in the latest quarter. CTU Economist Craig Renney said “while this data demonstrates the strength of the economy currently, there is a weakening trend of growth. The risk of recession in this data has been averted, but annual average growth has… Read more »
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The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions acknowledges the passing of Ken Douglas and the huge legacy he left within the union movement. Ken Douglas was the inaugural president of the NZCTU from 1987 to 1999. He also had a significant impact on the international trade union movement, holding key international positions at the ICFTU… Read more »
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The CTU is pleased to see the end of a lockout of pulp and paper workers at Purex manufacturer Essity’s Kawerau mill, following the company’s decision to make a pay offer to its workers that meets the cost of living. “This is a victory for working people. Essity’s behaviour in this dispute has been appalling… Read more »
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The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions is supportive of Parliament’s decision to hold a public holiday on September 26th. Announced today, the public holiday will commemorate the reign of Queen Elizabeth II and will be held in 2022 only. NZCTU President Richard Wagstaff said a public holiday was the right move “New Zealand has… Read more »
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The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions and the Pulp and Paper Workers Union are delighted with the ongoing support given to the locked-out workers at Kawerau Mill. Over $50,000 has been raised to support the workers, with funds coming from individuals and unions alike. NZCTU President Richard Wagstaff said the level of support was… Read more »
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The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions and the Pulp and Paper Workers Union have launched a fundraiser to support the locked-out workers at Kawerau Mill. Working people on strike at Kawerau Mill have been threatened with more than half a million dollars in damages by manufacturing giant Essity. Essity, which manufactures for brands including… Read more »
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This morning’s explosion at a construction site on Auckland’s wharf which injured five people requires a full investigation to stop events like this happening in the future, said CTU President Richard Wagstaff. “Every New Zealander deserves to know they will be safe at work. Sadly, our construction sector has a terrible record of workers being… Read more »
Read more... There has been little progress in closing the gender pay gap despite record low unemployment, the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions said today following the release of labour market data by Statistics NZ. The overall gender pay gap has stubbornly persisted across the past decade. Last year the CTU calculated women started working effectively… Read more »
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