Profit-led Inflation in Aotearoa
A combined report from NZCTU, FIRST Union, and ActionStation This report, co-authored by the NZCTU, FIRST Union, and ActionStation, shows that rising profits, not wages,… Read More »Profit-led Inflation in Aotearoa
Economy
Land Transport Management (Regulation of Public Transport) Bill, Transport and Infrastructure Committee
Together with Fair Pay Agreements in this sector, the proposed legislation should improve Aotearoa New Zealand’s public transport system, which is currently in a parlous… Read More »Land Transport Management (Regulation of Public Transport) Bill, Transport and Infrastructure Committee
Building Economic Resilience Inquiry, New Zealand Productivity Commission
Building resilience to persistent supply chain disruptions will be an important part of securing future economic stability and prosperity in Aotearoa New Zealand. The evidence… Read More »Building Economic Resilience Inquiry, New Zealand Productivity Commission
Monetary Policy Committee Remit Review
The NZCTU supports a macroeconomic policy approach that places the wellbeing of New Zealanders at its centre. To do this, we need to make full… Read More »Monetary Policy Committee Remit Review
Working people must not pay the price of fixing inflation – CTU
Working people are bearing the brunt of the cost-of-living crisis with a record three out of four saying their incomes cannot keep up with inflation… Read More »Working people must not pay the price of fixing inflation – CTU
Inflation and Incomes Act
The root cause of our inflation and cost of living challenge is the lack of a long-term economic plan. The issues Aotearoa New Zealand is… Read More »Inflation and Incomes Act
A Fair Chance for All Interim Report, New Zealand Productivity Commission
The Productivity Commission’s interim report examines some of the root causes of persistent disadvantage in Aotearoa New Zealand and considers how the public management system… Read More »A Fair Chance for All Interim Report, New Zealand Productivity Commission
Generating Scarcity: How the Gentailers Hike Electricity Prices and Halt Decarbonisation
FIRST Union, NZCTU, and 350 Aotearoa This report, co-authored by FIRST Union, the NZCTU, and 350 Aotearoa, shows that since the partial privatisation of our… Read More »Generating Scarcity: How the Gentailers Hike Electricity Prices and Halt Decarbonisation
Trade and Labour Framework, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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
Building a Better Future, Creating an Economic Development Strategy Together for Aotearoa New Zealand
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 Report 2022
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
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