The NZCTU welcomes the re-development of MFAT’s Trade and Labour Framework. A new Framework can help embed strong labour standards and rights in New Zealand’s… Read More »Trade and Labour Framework, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The NZCTU believes that by working together we can build a better economy for Aotearoa New Zealand. This report sets out the NZCTU’s goals for… Read More »Building a Better Future, Creating an Economic Development Strategy Together for Aotearoa New Zealand
Budget 2022 sets out the building blocks of the government’s economic vision – towards a “new normal” in a post-pandemic Aotearoa New Zealand. The NZCTU… Read More »Budget Report 2022
The CTU today is welcoming the decision to increase the Minimum Wage to $21.20 an hour from April 1st, 2022. This increase ensures that Minimum… Read More »CTU welcomes Minimum Wage Change
Joint Government/CTU/Business NZ release An income insurance scheme will better protect workers and incomes, increase the availability of skilled workers and help communities and industries… Read More »Consultation begins on income insurance scheme to protect workers, benefit businesses
Today’s inflation data shows that increases in the minimum wage are both necessary and desirable, says CTU Chief Economist Craig Renney. “Statistics New Zealand data… Read More »inflation data shows why minimum wage increase is necessary
As the New Zealand economy stares down the barrel of a potential omicron outbreak, workers are already feeling squeezed from low wages and high levels… Read More »Annual Mood of the Workforce Survey shows low wage economy hurting Kiwi workers
Higher costs of rent and food for New Zealanders are strengthening the call for the Minimum Wage to be lifted to the Living Wage says… Read More »Higher Costs support calls for Living Wage Campaign
Essential workers deserve a pay rise for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic, says the Council of Trade Unions as they launch a call on… Read More »A well deserved pay rise for essential workers
NZCTU, BusinessNZ, NZ Government This presentation outlines key design parameters for an income insurance scheme for New Zealand workers. The scheme would provide financial support… Read More »A New Zealand Income Insurance Scheme
This year’s CTU work life survey shows the need for a fundamental overhaul of New Zealand’s employment framework says CTU Secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges. The survey,… Read More »Work life survey: Ongoing worker dissatisfaction shows need for fundamental change
Hope you all enjoyed Labour Day this week – brought to you by the union movement. This month’s Economic Bulletin – a discussion of the… Read More »The Minimum Wage (and Gender Wage Gap)