Unions barred from Budget 2025 lock-up
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi has sent an open letter to the Government objecting to its decision to block the… Read More »Unions barred from Budget 2025 lock-up
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Pay Equity Events
The Government using Pay Equity settlements as a way to fund their Budget is a new low. Join in rallies across the motu to speak… Read More »Pay Equity Events
Unions launch petition to protect pay equity
Major Aotearoa unions have launched a new petition calling on the Government to reverse their proposed amendments to the Equal Pay Act and restore existing… Read More »Unions launch petition to protect pay equity
Unemployment data shows real weakness behind the headline rate
Unemployment data released today by Statistics New Zealand shows ongoing weakness in the labour market, with falling employment, falling hours of work, and nearly half… Read More »Unemployment data shows real weakness behind the headline rate
Govt spending decision signals crisis and cuts
The decision to nearly halve the amount of new investment being made in the next Budget signals that this Government doesn’t care about the users… Read More »Govt spending decision signals crisis and cuts
Unions launch campaign to ban engineered stone
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi has today launched a campaign to ban the import, supply, and use of engineered stone… Read More »Unions launch campaign to ban engineered stone
Govt vocational education reforms will cause massive disruption
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi is warning that the Government’s decision to adopt a new model for the vocational education… Read More »Govt vocational education reforms will cause massive disruption
Inflation data confirms real terms minimum wage cut
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is concerned for low-income workers given new data released by Stats NZ that shows inflation was 2.5% for the year… Read More »Inflation data confirms real terms minimum wage cut
NZCTU announce transformative policy vision for Aotearoa
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi has launched a new policy platform, Aotearoa Reimagined, which has been developed by engaging workers,… Read More »NZCTU announce transformative policy vision for Aotearoa
Brooke van Velden ramps up her war on working people
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is dismayed that Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Brooke van Velden has launched another attack on workers’ rights by… Read More »Brooke van Velden ramps up her war on working people
Health and Safety changes driven by ACT party ideology
Health and Safety changes driven by ACT party ideology, not evidence said NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff. Changes to health and safety legislation… Read More »Health and Safety changes driven by ACT party ideology
Recession ends – Economic challenges remain
Figures released by Statistics New Zealand today showed that the economy grew by 0.7% ending the very deep recession seen over the past year, said… Read More »Recession ends – Economic challenges remain