Workers’ Memorial Day
On April 28th, Workers’ Memorial Day, working people all around the world remember those killed at work. CTU President Richard Wagstaff wants to see more… Read More »Workers’ Memorial Day
Media Releases
Employment Court finds in bus drivers favour & grants injunction against lockout
The Employment Court has forced NZ Bus to stop its ruthless tactics and allow drivers back on the job. “This decision is a huge relief… Read More »Employment Court finds in bus drivers favour & grants injunction against lockout
Union seeks injunction against unlawful lockout by NZ Bus
The Tramways Union has filed proceedings in the Employment Court seeking an urgent injunction against NZ Bus for putting in place an unlawful indefinite lockout… Read More »Union seeks injunction against unlawful lockout by NZ Bus
Bus drivers indefinitely locked-out by employer
The Council of Trade Unions is shocked and appalled by the behaviour of NZ Bus, owned by Next Capital, which has today issued lock-out notices… Read More »Bus drivers indefinitely locked-out by employer
Inflation data disguises continued higher cost of living for the poorest
The Council of Trade Unions is concerned that today’s consumer price index (CPI) data shows that for the poorest New Zealanders the cost of living… Read More »Inflation data disguises continued higher cost of living for the poorest
CTU supports bold health reforms
The Council of Trade Unions is broadly supportive of the bold reforms to our health sector as announced today. “What will be imperative is the… Read More »CTU supports bold health reforms
Unions call on government to halt ratifying trade agreement with Myanmar
The Council of Trade Unions has today formally written to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Nanaia Mahuta and the Minister for Trade, Hon. Damien O’Connor calling… Read More »Unions call on government to halt ratifying trade agreement with Myanmar
Unions call on government to improve work lives
The Council of Trade Unions wants the government to do more to improve working lives for New Zealanders. CTU President Richard Wagstaff will tonight address… Read More »Unions call on government to improve work lives
Minimum wage increases to $20
The Council of Trade Unions is welcoming the introduction of the new legal minimum wage of $20 per hour from 1 April 2021. CTU President… Read More »Minimum wage increases to $20
Solid foundations for better housing
The Council of Trade Unions is welcoming today’s announcement from government that will start to address one of the most important issues facing Kiwis; a… Read More »Solid foundations for better housing
Decline in GDP shows need for continued government support
The Council of Trade Unions says that gross domestic product (GDP) figures out today demonstrate the continuing need for financial support from government. “The recovery… Read More »Decline in GDP shows need for continued government support
Has your job been affected by the latest COVID Alert Level increases?
With Auckland going to Alert Level 3 on 28 February 2021 and the rest of New Zealand in Alert Level 2, many working people have… Read More »Has your job been affected by the latest COVID Alert Level increases?