The Council of Trade Unions is delighted that the Labour Government has passed law lifting the minimum number days of paid sick leave to 10 days. “Working people campaigned for this improvement to sick leave. COVID really showed us how important it is that people have the sick leave they need,” CTU President Richard Wagstaff… Read more »
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CTU President Richard Wagstaff said it was a good discussion, “It was a constructive meeting. We made it crystal clear how unhappy and angry union members are feeling in response to the policy announcement.”
Read more... The Council of Trade Unions says the future for working New Zealanders looks much brighter thanks to today’s announcement that Fair Pay Agreements are much closer to becoming a reality. The announcement was made by the Minister of Workplace Relations and Safety Hon. Michael Wood. “Fair Pay Agreements will provide a framework for fairness, they… Read more »
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The Council of Trade Unions is concerned that working people are continuing to bear the costs of the COVID-19 crisis. “Today’s figures from Statistics New Zealand show that 54% of all working people did not receive a pay increase in the last year. People working in both the public and private sectors experienced wage increases… Read more »
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On April 28th, Workers’ Memorial Day, working people all around the world remember those killed at work. CTU President Richard Wagstaff wants to see more done to ensure that everyone is able to return home safe and well at the end of their working day. “The facts clearly speak for themselves, too many working Kiwis… Read more »
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The Employment Court has forced NZ Bus to stop its ruthless tactics and allow drivers back on the job. “This decision is a huge relief for bus drivers who have been on the receiving end of an indefinite lockout and who faced the prospect of no income for an indefinite period,” CTU President Richard Wagstaff… Read more »
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The Tramways Union has filed proceedings in the Employment Court seeking an urgent injunction against NZ Bus for putting in place an unlawful indefinite lockout against Wellington bus drivers. This is in response to NZ Bus notifying Wellington bus drivers yesterday that they will be locked out from their jobs unless the drivers agree to… Read more »
Read more... The Council of Trade Unions is shocked and appalled by the behaviour of NZ Bus, owned by Next Capital, which has today issued lock-out notices to Wellington Bus drivers for an indefinite period. CTU President Richard Wagstaff said, “this is a direct attack on our bus drivers in an attempt to cut their pay and… Read more »
Read more... The Council of Trade Unions is concerned that today’s consumer price index (CPI) data shows that for the poorest New Zealanders the cost of living continues to rise well ahead of the official headline increase rate of 1.5%. CTU Economist Craig Renney said “the data presented continues to show faster increases in the cost of… Read more »
Read more... The Council of Trade Unions is broadly supportive of the bold reforms to our health sector as announced today. “What will be imperative is the inclusion of working peoples voices and perspectives though this period of upheaval and change,” CTU President Richard Wagstaff said. “We all deserve a health system which is fair and equitable;… Read more »
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