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Unions Welcome Back Officers After NZCTU Election

October 25, 2023October 30, 2023

The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions welcomes back President Richard Wagstaff and National Secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges, who were both re-elected for a four-year term.… Read More »Unions Welcome Back Officers After NZCTU Election

Dark Cloud Hangs Over Labour Day As National And ACT Poised To Attack Workers’ Rights

October 22, 2023October 30, 2023

While working people across Aotearoa New Zealand relax on Labour Day, the incoming government is busy drawing up plans to overturn recent advances for workers’… Read More »Dark Cloud Hangs Over Labour Day As National And ACT Poised To Attack Workers’ Rights

The fact that quarterly inflation lifted from 1.1% to 1.8% supports our view that now is not the right time for potentially inflationary tax cuts and other tax changes

Inflation data shows the need for caution from future government

October 17, 2023October 17, 2023

Inflation data released today by Statistics NZ showed that the cost of living rose by 5.6% in September 2023, down from 6% in the June… Read More »Inflation data shows the need for caution from future government

A couple aged 43 and under would lose $175,206 in super payments, after tax. To replace this, they would need to save an extra $196 each fortnight, assuming a 5% annual interest rate.

National’s ‘Pension Tax’ – Couples would need to save an extra $200 a fortnight to make up for losing two years of Superannuation

October 12, 2023October 12, 2023

Fresh analysis by the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions has revealed that New Zealanders under the age of 44 would face an effective ‘Pension… Read More »National’s ‘Pension Tax’ – Couples would need to save an extra $200 a fortnight to make up for losing two years of Superannuation

Mega-landlords’ would each likely make more than a million dollars extra from the removal of mortgage interest deductibility. Meanwhile, those who get disability benefits would see their incomes fall by more than $17,000 across the same period.

National’s reverse Robin Hood tax plan enriches mega landlords by hundreds of millions

October 10, 2023October 10, 2023

New Zealand Council of Trade Unions analysis has revealed that a select group of landlords would be made tax-cut millionaires if Christopher Luxon’s landlord tax… Read More »National’s reverse Robin Hood tax plan enriches mega landlords by hundreds of millions

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, 2023June 17, 2025

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

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