Media Releases

We won’t back anyone who wants to strip away Fair Pay Agreements from hundreds of thousands of New Zealand’s lowest paid workers.

NZCTU agrees with National Party; it’s important to stand up for workers

October 5, 2023October 5, 2023

Nicola Willis has today agreed with NZCTU analysis that shows less than 0.2% of New Zealand households will receive the advertised $252 a fortnight rate… Read More »NZCTU agrees with National Party; it’s important to stand up for workers

National's fiscal plan: This doesn’t just affect workers who are out of a job, it also targets disabled New Zealanders and people with chronic illnesses. Why is National attacking these Kiwis who have the least?

National’s fiscal plan continues attack on low income households

September 29, 2023September 29, 2023

National has finally released its fiscal plan after much delay and it reveals a plan to cut the incomes and essential public services the poorest… Read More »National’s fiscal plan continues attack on low income households

When cuts are made to public services, there are real consequences as this exercise at WorkSafe shows. The scale of cuts demanded by National and ACT would have a huge impact on public services New Zealanders rely on – there is no doubt that hospitals, schools, and many other services are at risk.

WorkSafe job losses another reminder of risks to public services this election

September 21, 2023October 5, 2023

Working people will bear the brunt of WorkSafe’s proposal for a deep and wide restructuring that was announced today said the New Zealand Council of… Read More »WorkSafe job losses another reminder of risks to public services this election

The economy is in stronger than expected shape, with official figures showing GDP growing at an annual rate of 3.2% We are in good shape and while there may still be dark clouds ahead, the underlying picture is one of an economy that has weathered the post-COVID environment better than many expected.

Stronger than expected GDP underlines confidence in economy

September 21, 2023September 21, 2023

The economy is in stronger than expected shape, with official figures showing GDP growing at an annual rate of 3.2% says NZCTU Economist Craig Renney.… Read More »Stronger than expected GDP underlines confidence in economy

National needs to come clean on what those cuts will mean for New Zealanders. Without a doubt services we need across health, education, justice, welfare, conservation, biosecurity, customs, and much more are at risk.

Credibility of Nicola Willis on the line after new analysis confirms $2 billion tax plan hole

September 14, 2023September 14, 2023

The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions says it beggars belief that National Leader Christopher Luxon can retain confidence in his finance spokesperson Nicola Willis… Read More »Credibility of Nicola Willis on the line after new analysis confirms $2 billion tax plan hole

While it is pleasing to see growth returning in the economy, we need to make sure that the benefits of that growth are being equally shared. Craig Renney, NZCTU

PREFU data shows the strength of the underlying economy

September 12, 2023September 12, 2023

Treasury data released today shows a resilient economy, but one with long-term challenges that need to be addressed to make sure that New Zealanders benefit… Read More »PREFU data shows the strength of the underlying economy

National’s cuts target what it calls back office government bureaucracies. But the areas in scope of the cuts include courts, biosecurity, and cybersecurity. These aren’t back-office services.

National Party Cuts – Front Line Services in the Firing Line

September 10, 2023September 15, 2023

The National Party has identified nearly $2.5bn of cuts to public services to pay for its tax programme, but an analysis by the CTU shows… Read More »National Party Cuts – Front Line Services in the Firing Line

Donations open for 'Luxon: Out of Touch' campaign due to public demand

Donations open for ‘Luxon: Out of Touch’ campaign due to public demand

September 7, 2023October 2, 2023

The NZCTU has launched a fundraiser for those wanting to contribute to their election campaign. Since launching their campaign on Monday, the NZCTU has been… Read More »Donations open for ‘Luxon: Out of Touch’ campaign due to public demand

Christopher Luxon: Out of touch. Too much risk.

NZCTU launches election campaign: Christopher Luxon is out of touch, there is too much risk with National

September 4, 2023September 4, 2023

The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions has launched its 2023 election campaign focused on why a National-led government will leave working people worse off.… Read More »NZCTU launches election campaign: Christopher Luxon is out of touch, there is too much risk with National

2.3 million New Zealanders will only get $2.15 a week from National’s tax package.

Questionable assumptions, untested numbers in National’s tax plan

August 31, 2023September 15, 2023

The tax plan set out by National is propped up with questionable assumptions and untested numbers, say the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions. NZCTU… Read More »Questionable assumptions, untested numbers in National’s tax plan

90-day trials are not a mechanism to make hiring workers easier. They only make it easier for businesses to fire them

90-day trials – didn’t work then, won’t work now

August 30, 2023November 23, 2023

Unions across the country have slammed the National Party’s proposal to reintroduce 90-day trials, and say it would undermine fundamental workplace rights in New Zealand.… Read More »90-day trials – didn’t work then, won’t work now

Rising profits accounted for more than half of domestic inflation during cost-of-living crisis

August 28, 2023August 30, 2023

JOIN MEDIA RELEASE: FIRST Union, NZCTU and ActionStation A new report released today by FIRST Union, NZ Council of Trade Unions and Action Station argues… Read More »Rising profits accounted for more than half of domestic inflation during cost-of-living crisis

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