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
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
The Government has indicated there is merit in exploring a proposal from the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions to explore a public sector wide… Read More »CTU welcomes Government response to Public Sector Pay Deal proposal
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions was heartened by the support shown for Fair Pay Agreements at the International Labour Organisation conference in Geneva.… Read More »ILO rejects Business NZ criticism of FPAs
The CTU has conducted an in-depth analysis of the key highlights of Budget 22. Having gone through all the numbers, we show what this means… Read More »Budget 22: CTU analysis highlights what it means for New Zealanders
Finance Minister Grant Robertson today outlined the 2022 Budget, which places a cost of living and public Investment Package at its centre said CTU Economist… Read More »Cost of Living at core of 22 Budget response
The Emissions Reduction Plan released today by the Government makes welcome commitments to working with unions, business and communities for a Just Transition to a… Read More »CTU backs need for a Just Transition in Emissions Reduction Plan
CTU President Richard Wagstaff has called on Health employers and the Ministry of Health to recognise the value of Allied Health workers and make a… Read More »CTU calls on employers to value essential Allied Health workers
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions wholeheartedly endorses the Maritime Union of New Zealand’s call for an inquiry into port safety in New Zealand,… Read More »NZCTU Endorses MUNZ Call For Port Safety Inquiry
Christopher Luxon has shown once again how out of touch he is with the experience of workers in New Zealand with his suggestion that Labour… Read More »Axing Labour Day A Petty Idea
The NZCTU strongly endorses the recommendations of the Tripartite Working Group on Better Protections for Contractors, which it was a member of, and encourages Minister… Read More »NZCTU supports Better Protections for Contractors
Today’s passing of the first reading of the bill to introduce Fair Pay Agreements is a big step forward for New Zealand workers, says CTU… Read More »Fair Pay Agreements Will Make A Real Difference For Kiwi Families