NZCTU welcomes memorial public holiday
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions is supportive of Parliament’s decision to hold a public holiday on September 26th. Announced today, the public holiday… Read More »NZCTU welcomes memorial public holiday
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More than 50k raised for locked-out millworkers
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions and the Pulp and Paper Workers Union are delighted with the ongoing support given to the locked-out workers… Read More »More than 50k raised for locked-out millworkers
Kiwis come together to support Kawerau Mill workers
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions and the Pulp and Paper Workers Union are thrilled with the support given to their fundraiser to support… Read More »Kiwis come together to support Kawerau Mill workers
NZCTU launches fundraiser for locked-out Kawerau Mill workers
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions and the Pulp and Paper Workers Union have launched a fundraiser to support the locked-out workers at Kawerau… Read More »NZCTU launches fundraiser for locked-out Kawerau Mill workers
Full investigation needed into Auckland waterfront explosion
This morning’s explosion at a construction site on Auckland’s wharf which injured five people requires a full investigation to stop events like this happening in… Read More »Full investigation needed into Auckland waterfront explosion
Little to celebrate in data showing miserable progress in closing the gender pay gap
There has been little progress in closing the gender pay gap despite record low unemployment, the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions said today following… Read More »Little to celebrate in data showing miserable progress in closing the gender pay gap
Carter Holt Harvey case ‘a win for all working people’
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions and E tū are delighted with today’s Employment Court win. Manufacturing company Carter Holt Harvey was taken to… Read More »Carter Holt Harvey case ‘a win for all working people’
Action urged over appalling living conditions and treatment of RSE workers
Revelations that RSE workers in Blenheim are being exploited by having to live in cold, damp homes and being threatened against joining unions, must prompt… Read More »Action urged over appalling living conditions and treatment of RSE workers
Wages of working people not matching inflation
Despite working a record number of hours people are still not seeing real terms wage rises, say the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions. Unemployment… Read More »Wages of working people not matching inflation
More workplace support needed for survivors of assault
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions was joined today by people across the country to submit on a bill designed to provide additional support… Read More »More workplace support needed for survivors of assault
Inflation at 7.3% shows needs for continued support for low- and middle-income households
Continued support for low- and middle-income New Zealanders is essential, with inflation hitting 7.3%, say the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions. “That means further… Read More »Inflation at 7.3% shows needs for continued support for low- and middle-income households
Support for low-income workers needed more than ever
Continued support for working people is needed in the wake of the latest financial data, says New Zealand Council of Trade Unions. Today, the Official… Read More »Support for low-income workers needed more than ever