Inflation rises to 3% – wages don’t
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is concerned by new data released by Statistics New Zealand showing that the cost of living increased by 3%, more… Read More »Inflation rises to 3% – wages don’t
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53 years of the Equal Pay Act
53 years since the Equal Pay Act 1972 was passed, NZCTU Secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges is calling on political parties to reverse the recent changes to… Read More »53 years of the Equal Pay Act
Richard Wagstaff’s response to the Government on nationwide strikes
This statement was originally published by The Post The strikes planned by several unions on October 23 represent the biggest day of industrial action in… Read More »Richard Wagstaff’s response to the Government on nationwide strikes
Women should not be working for free
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
CTU congratulates Living Wage Movement for huge win
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
No Power in Government Electricity Reforms
The Government’s proposed package of reforms to the electricity sector will do nothing to stem job losses, or manage the cost of living for New… Read More »No Power in Government Electricity Reforms
Unions release plan to bring electricity back into public ownership
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling on political parties to adopt their new policy to lower energy bills and protect manufacturing by bringing the… Read More »Unions release plan to bring electricity back into public ownership
Long awaited Holidays Act changes create winners and losers
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
Iwi, unions announce ‘Rā Whakamana’ national day of solidarity
The National Iwi Chairs Forum and the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi are today announcing that on the 28th of October… Read More »Iwi, unions announce ‘Rā Whakamana’ national day of solidarity
Action needed as GDP falls faster and further than expected
NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi Economist Craig Renney is saying that new GDP data released by Statistics New Zealand demonstrates the scale of the problems in… Read More »Action needed as GDP falls faster and further than expected
Tokoroa can’t take more job cuts
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
Unions propose establishment of new Workplace Education Agency
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling on political parties to adopt their new policy to establish a Workplace Education Agency. The agency would provide… Read More »Unions propose establishment of new Workplace Education Agency