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Our laws haven’t kept up with modern ways of working. Current rules don’t protect workers’ time or wellbeing. They allow employers to exploit power imbalances in their relationships with workers. Sandra Grey President, NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi.

Unions push for ‘Right to Switch-Off’ law

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Sandra Grey is calling on political parties to pass a Right to Disconnect law to ensure working people have the… Read More »Unions push for ‘Right to Switch-Off’ law

Employment bill is worst attack on workers in decades

December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is condemning select committee changes to the Employment Relations Amendment Bill, which would give bad employers an even greater ability… Read More »Employment bill is worst attack on workers in decades

Digital Violence in the Workplace

December 4, 2025December 4, 2025

This year for their 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, UN Women are highlighting the impacts of digital violence against women and girls. 1… Read More »Digital Violence in the Workplace

Unions call on Government to pass corporate manslaughter law. “Corporations can and do kill workers. It is past time that our law is updated to ensure justice for victims.”. Sandra Grey President, NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi.

Unions call on Govt to pass corporate manslaughter law

November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling on the Government to honour the memories of the workers who lost their lives fifteen years ago today… Read More »Unions call on Govt to pass corporate manslaughter law

The Uber drivers winning in the Supreme Court is a tremendous victory for workers and the union movement – the Government needs to respect the ruling and uphold the rights of platform and gig economy workers. Melissa Ansell-Bridges Secretary, NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi

Govt must respect Supreme Court ruling and abandon pro-Uber bill

November 17, 2025November 17, 2025

The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling on the Prime Minister to respect the ruling of the Supreme Court and abandon Brooke van Velden’s Employment… Read More »Govt must respect Supreme Court ruling and abandon pro-Uber bill

Private sector unions stand with their public sector comrades. The entire union movement stands in solidarity. Together we are strong. Sandra Grey, President, NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi.

Union movement stands with public sector workers

November 13, 2025November 14, 2025

Affiliate unions of the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kamahi have passed a motion of solidarity with public sector workers who are… Read More »Union movement stands with public sector workers

The coalition Government has given away billions in tax cuts, weighted to those who need it the least. New Zealand needs a serious conversation about how we invest in a public service and a better economy... and that must include a capital gains tax.

CTU welcomes proposed tax changes to fund essential health needs

October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is welcoming the much-needed tax reform proposed by the Labour Party today. “New Zealand needs a more equitable taxation system.… Read More »CTU welcomes proposed tax changes to fund essential health needs

The Government is perpetuating the cost-of-living crisis by scrapping one of the most powerful tools to close pay gaps - pay equity. We need leaders who will fight to close gender and ethnic pay gaps, not make them even worse.

Women should not be working for free

October 13, 2025October 13, 2025

The 2025 “Work for Free” calendar shines a harsh light on pay inequity for women and marginalised communities across Aotearoa. Each year, these dates symbolise… Read More »Women should not be working for free

The decision is a demonstration of the organising power of trade unions and the Living Wage Movement. We celebrate their victory and the lasting good it will deliver.

CTU congratulates Living Wage Movement for huge win

October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff is today congratulating the Living Wage Movement and trade unions for their victory in keeping the living wage… Read More »CTU congratulates Living Wage Movement for huge win

Long awaited Holidays Act changes create winners and losers

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025

The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi has welcomed changes to the Holidays Act that will provide sick, bereavement and family violence leave from day one of… Read More »Long awaited Holidays Act changes create winners and losers

Tokoroa can’t take more job cuts

September 17, 2025September 17, 2025

NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff is calling on the Government to help the Tokoroa community after Carter Holt Harvey confirmed the likely closure… Read More »Tokoroa can’t take more job cuts

“New Zealand needs a different economic plan. Workers are paying the price for the Government’s policies, who have the wrong priorities when tax breaks come before employment support. Wages and work aren’t back on track, and working people aren’t getting ahead.”

Workers paying the price in weak economy

August 6, 2025August 6, 2025

New data released by Statistics New Zealand shows that unemployment has increased to 5.2%, meaning that there are 158,000 people unemployed in New Zealand, and… Read More »Workers paying the price in weak economy