It’s time for teachers to shine
Council of Trade Unions Secretary Sam Huggard said today that union members and officials around the country would be turning out to support NZEI Te… Read More »It’s time for teachers to shine
Employment Relations
CTU celebrates equal pay settlement for education support workers
The Council of Trade Unions today congratulated education support workers for achieving pay equity, with the signing of terms of settlement for workers who provide… Read More »CTU celebrates equal pay settlement for education support workers
Closing the gender pay gap in the state sector boosted by new Principles
Ensuring that employment practices are free from gender bias, that pay rates are transparent and that the role of unpaid work is finally recognised, are… Read More »Closing the gender pay gap in the state sector boosted by new Principles
Government and unions right the wrong for people working in mental health and addiction support
Council of Trade Unions President Richard Wagstaff today congratulated the Government, the Public Service Association and E tū – and also providers – on a… Read More »Government and unions right the wrong for people working in mental health and addiction support
Fair Pay Agreements put New Zealand back on track to decent jobs
Decent jobs for Kiwis who have been trapped in low-wage industries are set to return with Fair Pay Agreements, says Council of Trade Unions President… Read More »Fair Pay Agreements put New Zealand back on track to decent jobs
Women not fooled by National Party’s zombie pay bill ploy
Council of Trade Unions President Richard Wagstaff said today that the National Party was not fooling any women with the return of its intentionally flawed… Read More »Women not fooled by National Party’s zombie pay bill ploy
Wage and salary earners $11,500 a year short on their parent’s share of national wealth
Statistics New Zealand’s National Accounts (Income and Expenditure) data released today shows that working people are getting the smallest slice of the pie in New… Read More »Wage and salary earners $11,500 a year short on their parent’s share of national wealth
“Creating Our Future” – Richard Wagstaff Addresses the 2017 Biennial Conference
Download a full copy of the speech: Richard Wagstaff’s CTU Conference Speech 2017
Vector spot-on to adopt the Living Wage
The announcement that Auckland electricity and gas provider Vector has become a fully-accredited Living Wage employer is a landmark move says Council of Trade Unions… Read More »Vector spot-on to adopt the Living Wage
CTU Welcomes New Minister of Workplace Relations
The Council of Trade Unions today welcomes Iain Lees-Galloway as incoming Minister of Workplace Relations, of Immigration, and of ACC. “Iain has an excellent grasp… Read More »CTU Welcomes New Minister of Workplace Relations
Te Takawaenga relationship accord signed at union conference
A strengthened relationship between the national representatives of Māori workers and the trade union movement has been marked in Wellington today. Leadership of the trade… Read More »Te Takawaenga relationship accord signed at union conference
Labour-Green agreement brings Just Transition confidence and supplies Equal Pay
“The Labour-Green confidence and supply agreement gives both to working people,” says CTU Secretary Sam Huggard. “It brings real confidence to working people that the… Read More »Labour-Green agreement brings Just Transition confidence and supplies Equal Pay