GDP numbers today show that the economy slowed across a broad range of industries, said New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Economist Craig Renney. “There has been higher volatility than normal in the data over the past few quarters, with very strong growth recorded in September data being countered by a decline in this December… Read more »
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The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions stands in solidarity with the 50,000 teachers who are striking today. Teachers from early childhood, primary and secondary schools are taking part in a day-long strike to protest low pay and inadequate staffing. NZCTU Vice President Rachel Mackintosh said teachers must be recognised for the essential role theyRead more...
Unions are calling on the Government to continue demonstrating its commitment to protecting vulnerable contractors. Today, the Government announced it would be deferring consultation around the distinction between contractors and employees. NZCTU National Secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges said the rights of contractors were a ‘bread and butter’ issue for thousands of workers. “Many contractors in NewRead more...
Auckland bus drivers are calling for urgent and immediate intervention from Auckland Transport, bus operators and Auckland Council before a driver is killed in their place of work. This call follows the stabbing of a bus driver and a passenger on city services in less than two weeks. “Workplace safety for bus drivers has reached… Read more »
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The release of the Advanced Manufacturing Industry Transformation Plan marks an important step in delivering a high-wage, high-skill, low-emissions economy, says the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions. Released today, the AMITP identifies actions that the Government and the sector can take to incentivise investment in R&D and advanced technologies, to lift productivity and wages,… Read more »
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A new visa category designed to assist with the flooding and cyclone clean up must have protections, say the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions. This morning, Immigration Minister Michael Wood announced a fast-tracked Recovery Visa to assist with the rebuild efforts. NZCTU President Richard Wagstaff was supportive of the move. “The CTU recognises the need for… Read more »
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The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions stands with the 19 dancers fired from Calendar Girls for requesting better contracts. NZCTU National Secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges said all Calendar Girls staff had a right to better working conditions. “All working people deserve to be treated fairly in their workplace. They also have a right to improveRead more...
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions was joined today by working people across the country to submit on a bill designed to provide additional protection for employees in small businesses. The Health and Safety at Work (Health and Safety Representatives and Committees) Amendment Bill would allow workers in small businesses greater access to healthRead more...
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions was joined today by working people to submit on the Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill. The Bill, which is currently the Social Services and Community Committee, aims to address systemic accessibility barriers that prevent disabled people and tāngata whaikaha from living independently and participating in all areas of… Read more »
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Low unemployment and strong wage growth in the December quarter 2022 Household Labour Force Survey are further evidence of New Zealand’s robust recovery from the pandemic, says the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions. NZCTU President Richard Wagstaff said the economy remained in a very strong position, with unemployment still near historic lows, at 3.4%… Read more »
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