The Council of Trade Unions is calling on the New Zealand Government to ratify an International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention against violence and harassment at… Read More »Unions call on Government to support international convention against violence & harassment at work
The Council of Trade Unions is pleased that the Government has fulfilled an election promise to provide for better employment protections for security guards. “Past… Read More »Election promise to security guards fulfilled
New Zealand Council of Trade Unions President Richard Wagstaff today supported the Prime Minister’s Announcement of a climate change emergency, saying it signaled a more… Read More »Unions support declaration of Climate Emergency
Working people are welcoming today’s announcement from Hon Michael Wood, Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, that the law change, increasing minimum sick leave from… Read More »Safer sick leave a step closer
The Council of Trade Unions is welcoming today’s announcement by Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor that the 2000 people from the… Read More »CTU welcomes living wage for fruit pickers
November 19 marks the 10th anniversary of Pike River Mine disaster when 29 men were killed at work in the mine. No no-one has ever… Read More »10 years since Pike disaster
November 19 marks the 10th anniversary of Pike River Mine disaster when 29 men were killed at work in the mine. No no-one has ever… Read More »10 years since Pike disaster
The Council of Trade Unions is calling on the Government to act with urgency to ensure that when working people are sick, or advised to… Read More »Unions call for urgent Government action to ensure working people are well at work
The Council of Trade Unions (CTU) is reminding employers that they have an obligation to do the right thing by employees and adhere to public… Read More »Employers must adhere to public health rules
The Council of Trade Unions is delighted to announce the permanent appointment of Craig Renney to the position of CTU Economist and Director of Policy.… Read More »CTU announces new Economist and Director of Policy