NZ Council of Trade Union economist Craig Renney said that GDP figures showed the strength of the New Zealand economy with GDP growth of 2%… Read More »Data shows New Zealand economy well placed to face the headwinds
Working people across Aotearoa New Zealand are excited that the process for improving standards and conditions through Fair Pay Agreements kicks off for three key… Read More »Working people excited to initiate FPAs tomorrow
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions is calling on the Government to follow Australia’s commitment to eliminating violence and harassment in the world of… Read More »Government must commit to eliminating workplace violence
A new report co-authored by FIRST Union, NZCTU, and 350 Aotearoa argues that since the partial-privatisation of our electricity companies, the four big generator-retailers (“the… Read More »Electricity Generators deliver “excess dividends” at a cost to people, planet, and the economy
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions believes today’s announcement on expanded childcare assistance will be a big help to many working families. “We welcome… Read More »Expanded childcare support a big help for working families
Data released by Stats NZ shows a strong labour market with unemployment remaining low, more people in work, and more hours being worked. NZCTU Economist… Read More »Unemployment remains low, public-sector wages need to rise
National’s tax package gives 10 times as much money to the wealthiest New Zealanders as it does to middle- and low-income earners The highest paid… Read More »Working people left out as top income earners and property investors win big in National’s tax cuts – new analysis
Working people across Aotearoa New Zealand are celebrating the Fair Pay Agreements Bill passing into law today. More than 50 workers attended the third reading… Read More »FPAs represent a new era for workers’ rights
New Zealand Uber drivers have won an historic ruling against the multi-billion-dollar rideshare company. Today, an Employment Court ruling found four current and former Uber… Read More »Historic win for Uber drivers ‘a victory of the union movement’
The 50th Anniversary of the Equal Pay Act is being celebrated by the union movement as a win for all working people. The NZCTU is welcoming… Read More »Unions hearted by new measures announced on Equal Pay anniversary
Unions and working people across Aotearoa New Zealand are celebrating the progress of the Fair Pay Agreements Bill ahead of its second reading today. Workplace Relations… Read More »Working people celebrate progress of FPA Bill
The Government accounts today demonstrated the strength of the economic recovery from COVID-19 with expenses down, revenue up, and the forecast OBEGAL deficit nearly halved.… Read More »Strong accounts should lead to long-term investment