The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions is welcoming today’s announcement that workers in the core public service will be paid a minimum of the New Zealand Living Wage rate of $22.75 when their department’s service contracts come up for renewal. This is important recognition of both the essential role that these workers play in… Read more »
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The Government’s Consultation Document on the Emissions Reduction Plan needs to show how it will deliver on our shared aspiration for a Just Transition to low emissions economy. One where the impact of change is managed to benefit all New Zealanders, says CTU President Richard Wagstaff. “We know a change to a low-carbon economy must… Read more »
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The Council of Trade Unions (CTU) today welcomed the Minister of Immigration’s announcement on granting residency to 165,000 working people and their families on temporary visas. CTU President Richard Wagstaff said “This will be transformative for these working people and their families, who will now be able to plan their future in Aotearoa with security”.… Read more »
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The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi has today publically released its COVID-19 vaccination policy. CTU President Richard Wagstaff, “We are encouraging employers to do the right thing and support the team of 5 million, including all working New Zealanders, to get fully vaccinated.” “The union movement is proudly encouraging everyone, who can,… Read more »
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The Council of Trade Unions welcomes today’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data showing New Zealand is on the right path to economic recovery from COVID-19. CTU Economist and Director of Policy Craig Renney said “Annual GDP growth 5.1 is impressive, and compares very favourably with Australia, Canada, Europe and the US. These figures would appear… Read more »
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The Council of Trade Unions extends our condolences on the death of Sir Michael Cullen. CTU President Richard Wagstaff comments on the lasting legacy of Sir Michael. “Working people acknowledge and thank Sir Michael for his foresight and leadership on so many issues but specifically on the introduction of KiwiSaver.” “KiwiSaver has seen working New… Read more »
Read more... The Council of Trade Unions is welcoming Maritime New Zealand laying charges in the Auckland District Court on Thursday against the Ports of Auckland Ltd (POAL) and an unnamed individual. These charges are in relation to the death of Mr Pala’amo (Amo) Kalati who was crushed to death at work in 2020. “It is good… Read more »
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The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions sends messages of condolences to the United States trade union movement with the death of President Richard Trumka of the AFL-CIO (The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organization) the sister organisation of the NZCTU. “Trumka was a powerhouse, he dedicated his life to improve the… Read more »
Read more... “The news that the number of people who are unemployed has decreased to pre-covid level of 4% is welcomed by the Council of Trade Unions”, said CTU Economist and Director of Policy Craig Renney. “The labour market now looks as if it has recovered in large part from the shock of the global pandemic. Employment… Read more »
Read more... The Council of Trade Unions is calling on the Government and Minister of Health, Hon Andrew Little, to focus on finding a solution to the current dispute with our nation’s nurses and their union, the New Zealand Nurses Organisation. “We need the Government to make an offer which is acceptable to nurses. Nurses have clearly… Read more »
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