Policy scorecards for working people
As the election approaches, working people want to know where parties stand on the issues that matter to them. The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi reached… Read More »Policy scorecards for working people
Stella Whitfield
Toxic timber chemical legacy shows why health and safety rights are human rights
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi welcomes a new report from the Human Rights Commission detailing the intergenerational impact of PCP… Read More »Toxic timber chemical legacy shows why health and safety rights are human rights
NZCTU welcomes Bill to make union membership the default for new workers
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi (NZCTU) is welcoming the Green Party’s Employment Relations (Automatic Union Membership) Amendment Bill, announced this… Read More »NZCTU welcomes Bill to make union membership the default for new workers
Attacks on unions are costing working people
A new report from the OECD shows that working people are being left behind by this Government, says New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te… Read More »Attacks on unions are costing working people
Submission on the Local Government (Port Companies Accountability) Bill
The NZCTU supports this Bill which seeks to bring port companies into the same operating environment as other council-controlled organisations. This change would help ensure… Read More »Submission on the Local Government (Port Companies Accountability) Bill
Submission Guide | Modern Slavery Bill
Submissions on the Modern Slavery Bill close 28 May 2026 (read the full Bill here). The Bill, which is backed by both National and Labour,… Read More »Submission Guide | Modern Slavery Bill
Submission Guide | Holidays Act changes
Photo: Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash Submissions on Brooke van Velden’s Holidays Act changes are due on the 14th of April. The Bill poses a huge… Read More »Submission Guide | Holidays Act changes
Brooke van Velden resignation is a chance for U-turn
NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Sandra Grey is calling on the Government to pause harmful employment legislation in light of Brooke van Velden’s resignation. “Brooke… Read More »Brooke van Velden resignation is a chance for U-turn
Fuel-crisis package is paper-thin
The Government’s proposed support package for families in a fuel crisis is woefully inadequate, says NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Sandra Grey. “Some families will… Read More »Fuel-crisis package is paper-thin
CTU stands in solidarity with teachers
NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Sandra Grey is supporting NZEI Te Riu Roa and calling on Public Service Commissioner Brian Roche to back down from… Read More »CTU stands in solidarity with teachers
Submission Guide | Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill
Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Brooke van Velden’s Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill has passed its first reading. This Bill is the most… Read More »Submission Guide | Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill
Government policies are increasing child poverty
NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi president Sandra Grey is blaming the Government for new data released by Stats NZ today that shows child poverty continuing to… Read More »Government policies are increasing child poverty