Unemployment rising shows the need for a plan
New labour market data released by Statistics New Zealand today shows a weak labour market and the need for a plan to deliver positive change,… Read More »Unemployment rising shows the need for a plan
Jeremiah Boniface
Government science cuts take New Zealand even further backward
NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff is deeply concerned about the future of investment in science, following the latest announcement of another 60 jobs… Read More »Government science cuts take New Zealand even further backward
Thursday 31 October 2024
Health and safety campaigner Sonya Rockhouse has come out in support of the joint open letter from the NZCTU, Business NZ and others. A new… Read More »Thursday 31 October 2024
Submission: Have Your Say on Work Health and Safety
Health and safety is core union mahi. Unions recognise that health and safety is a fundamental aspect of good work, and that every worker has… Read More »Submission: Have Your Say on Work Health and Safety
Wednesday 30 October 2024
The NZCTU has joined with Business NZ and health and safety groups to call on the Government to drop its plans to reform health and… Read More »Wednesday 30 October 2024
Monthly Employment Data shows weakness in economy
Monthly employment data released today by Statistics New Zealand showed our continuing labour market weakness, and particularly challenging conditions for young working people, said NZCTU… Read More »Monthly Employment Data shows weakness in economy
Building a Safer Future for Every Worker
Every New Zealander deserves a workplace that puts safety and wellbeing first. Too often, we’ve seen the real cost of a system that doesn’t fully… Read More »Building a Safer Future for Every Worker
NZCTU alarmed at further cuts to WorkSafe
WorkSafe’s announcement that it is planning even further restructuring and cuts just months after losing 15% of its staff has alarmed the NZCTU Te Kauae… Read More »NZCTU alarmed at further cuts to WorkSafe
Thursday 24 October 2024
The CTU’s Fight Back Together hui received widespread coverage across national and local media, with consistent framing about the Government’s attacks on workers’ rights. In… Read More »Thursday 24 October 2024
Workers demonstrate strength of union power
NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is celebrating a strong turnout of workers across the country who stood together in opposition to the Government’s anti-worker agenda, with… Read More »Workers demonstrate strength of union power
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
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