CTU welcomes Minimum Wage Change
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
Economy
Consultation begins on income insurance scheme to protect workers, benefit businesses
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
inflation data shows why minimum wage increase is necessary
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
Annual Mood of the Workforce Survey shows low wage economy hurting Kiwi workers
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 support calls for Living Wage Campaign
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
A well deserved pay rise for essential workers
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
A New Zealand Income Insurance Scheme
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
Work life survey: Ongoing worker dissatisfaction shows need for fundamental change
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
The Minimum Wage (and Gender Wage Gap)
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)
A She- cession?
In this Bulletin I attempt to unpick the Labour Market Statistics that came out on the 5th August 20 for the June 20 quarter.
Read More »A She- cession?Economic Bulletin – The Pay Equity Edition
Last week in the dead of night – just before midnight on Thursday – the Government passed the Equal Pay Amendment Act. This Act set out to improve the process for women in occupations that have been economically disadvantaged compared to work of equal value done by men.
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A Wellbeing Budget for Covid-19 times
In the third Wellbeing Budget on May 14, which will respond to the effects of the Covid-19 lockdown, at least the following items are vital… Read More »A Wellbeing Budget for Covid-19 times