Recession ends – Economic challenges remain
Figures released by Statistics New Zealand today showed that the economy grew by 0.7% ending the very deep recession seen over the past year, said… Read More »Recession ends – Economic challenges remain
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Submission on the Draft Biometric Processing Privacy Code
The NZCTU strongly supports the OPC’s decision to issue a code of practice for biometric processing. Our view is that the draft code currently being… Read More »Submission on the Draft Biometric Processing Privacy Code
Feedback on work with engineered stone and materials containing crystalline silica
The NZCTU remains strongly committed to banning engineered stone in New Zealand and implementing better occupational health protections for all workers working with silica-containing materials.… Read More »Feedback on work with engineered stone and materials containing crystalline silica
New procurement rules hurt low-income workers
New draft government procurement guidelines will remove living wage protections for thousands of low-paid workers in Aotearoa New Zealand, said NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President… Read More »New procurement rules hurt low-income workers
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Economic Bulletin January/February 2025
Welcome to the January/February 2025 Economic Bulletin. In the feature article Craig surveys the backwards steps New Zealand has been making on child poverty reduction.… Read More »Economic Bulletin January/February 2025
Citizen’s arrest powers will put workers in harm’s way
The Government’s announcement to change citizen’s arrest powers shows workers will bear the brunt of their lack of a plan to deal with retail crime,… Read More »Citizen’s arrest powers will put workers in harm’s way
Submission on the Future of Work-based Learning
The NZCTU remains concerned that the current reform process has been rushed, requiring submitters to respond to proposals that are severely lacking in detail. To… Read More »Submission on the Future of Work-based Learning
Action needed now, as child poverty grows
Data released today by Statistics New Zealand showed the urgent problem facing Aotearoa New Zealand in tackling child poverty, said NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi Economist… Read More »Action needed now, as child poverty grows
NZCTU welcomes passage of wage theft bill
The Crimes (Theft by Employer) Amendment Bill passing committee stage in the House is a win for workers, said NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard… Read More »NZCTU welcomes passage of wage theft bill
Employment Relations (Employee Remuneration Disclosure) Amendment Bill
The NZCTU strongly supports the Employment Relations (Employee Remuneration Disclosure) Amendment Bill. This Bill represents a positive step towards addressing serious issues around unlawful disparities… Read More »Employment Relations (Employee Remuneration Disclosure) Amendment Bill
OJI needs to work with government and unions before closure
NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff has called on OJI Fibre Solutions to work with the government, unions, and the community before closing the… Read More »OJI needs to work with government and unions before closure