Unemployment rising shows the need for a plan
New labour market data released by Statistics New Zealand today shows a weak labour market and the need for a plan to deliver positive change,… Read More »Unemployment rising shows the need for a plan
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Government science cuts take New Zealand even further backward
NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff is deeply concerned about the future of investment in science, following the latest announcement of another 60 jobs… Read More »Government science cuts take New Zealand even further backward
Monthly Employment Data shows weakness in economy
Monthly employment data released today by Statistics New Zealand showed our continuing labour market weakness, and particularly challenging conditions for young working people, said NZCTU… Read More »Monthly Employment Data shows weakness in economy
NZCTU alarmed at further cuts to WorkSafe
WorkSafe’s announcement that it is planning even further restructuring and cuts just months after losing 15% of its staff has alarmed the NZCTU Te Kauae… Read More »NZCTU alarmed at further cuts to WorkSafe
Workers demonstrate strength of union power
NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is celebrating a strong turnout of workers across the country who stood together in opposition to the Government’s anti-worker agenda, with… Read More »Workers demonstrate strength of union power
Government must support workers following Smithfield closure
NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff is calling on the Government to show leadership following the announced closure of the Smithfield meat works, and… Read More »Government must support workers following Smithfield closure
Falling Inflation Reflects a Falling Economy
Data released by Stats NZ today showed inflation slowed to an annual rate of 2.2%, reflecting lower petrol prices and a weaker economy, said NZCTU… Read More »Falling Inflation Reflects a Falling Economy
Accounts show Government choosing pain over a plan
“The Government accounts released today show that spending and debt continues to grow under the current Government, but there is no plan to deliver a… Read More »Accounts show Government choosing pain over a plan
OCR decision a welcome relief for working people
NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi Economist Craig Renney said the decision by the Reserve Bank to cut the official cash rate by 50 basis points (0.5%)… Read More »OCR decision a welcome relief for working people
Te Whatu Ora report raises important questions for Ministers
Quarterly accounts released by Te Whatu Ora raise serious questions about the financial challenges the Government’s claims are facing the health sector, said NZCTU Economist… Read More »Te Whatu Ora report raises important questions for Ministers
Gender Pay Gap Not Closing
Evidence released by the NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi today shows that the gender pay gap is not closing quickly enough. “Calculations of official data show… Read More »Gender Pay Gap Not Closing
Trade Deal is no deal for Workers
“Today’s announcement of a possible trade deal with the United Arab Emirates is not a cause for celebration”, says NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard… Read More »Trade Deal is no deal for Workers