Unemployment at 10-year high
Unemployment data released by Stats NZ today shows that working people are bearing the cost of the Government’s economic mismanagement, said NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi… Read More »Unemployment at 10-year high
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NZCTU Welcomes Bipartisan Bill to Combat Modern Slavery
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi welcomes the bipartisan Bill to combat modern slavery in our supply chains. This Bill is… Read More »NZCTU Welcomes Bipartisan Bill to Combat Modern Slavery
Cost of living rises faster than workers’ wages
Cost of living data released by Stats NZ today shows that working people are being left behind, said NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Sandra Grey.… Read More »Cost of living rises faster than workers’ wages
Luxon speech devoid of policy or vision
NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi president Sandra Grey is calling out the National Party leader for failing to address the concerns of working people at a… Read More »Luxon speech devoid of policy or vision
Workforce survey shows workers struggle to afford basics
Rising costs, deteriorating public services, and a belief the government doesn’t care about ordinary New Zealanders are the key findings of the NZCTU Te Kauae… Read More »Workforce survey shows workers struggle to afford basics
Unions push for ‘Right to Switch-Off’ law
NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Sandra Grey is calling on political parties to pass a Right to Disconnect law to ensure working people have the… Read More »Unions push for ‘Right to Switch-Off’ law
GDP data shows economic growth is flatlining
New GDP data released today from Statistics New Zealand showed that the economy flatlined over the past six months, and overall, the economy is still… Read More »GDP data shows economic growth is flatlining
Voter suppression law must be reversed
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is condemning the National-led Government’s Electoral Amendment Bill, rushed through Parliament this week, which will disenfranchise tens of thousands of… Read More »Voter suppression law must be reversed
Forecasts show Govt economic strategy failing workers
The Treasury’s latest forecasts, released today, show the Government’s economic strategy isn’t working and that workers will be paying the price for years to come,… Read More »Forecasts show Govt economic strategy failing workers
Employment bill is worst attack on workers in decades
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is condemning select committee changes to the Employment Relations Amendment Bill, which would give bad employers an even greater ability… Read More »Employment bill is worst attack on workers in decades
Pay gap pushes women into a month of unpaid work
November 30 marks a bleak milestone – all women in Aotearoa are effectively working for free compared to men, due to persisting gender and ethnic… Read More »Pay gap pushes women into a month of unpaid work
Unions call on Prime Minister to uphold democratic values and respect school communities
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi President, Sandra Grey, is calling on the Prime Minister to uphold democratic values and ensure… Read More »Unions call on Prime Minister to uphold democratic values and respect school communities