GDP provides a positive signal
The Council of Trade Unions welcomed the return of growth in the New Zealand economy. Statistics New Zealand data released today showed quarterly GDP growth… Read More »GDP provides a positive signal
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Union movement welcomes $20 minimum wage
Working people are pleased that the minimum wage will increase to $20 per hour from 1 April 2021. An increase of $1.10 from the current… Read More »Union movement welcomes $20 minimum wage
Covid-19 recovery needs to reach all New Zealanders equally
The Council of Trade Unions today welcomed signs most New Zealanders have been supported by the Covid-19 response, released in the Government’s Half Year Economic… Read More »Covid-19 recovery needs to reach all New Zealanders equally
Unions call on Government to support international convention against violence & harassment at work
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
Election promise to security guards fulfilled
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
Unions support declaration of Climate Emergency
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
Safer sick leave a step closer
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
CTU welcomes living wage for fruit pickers
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
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
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
Unions call for urgent Government action to ensure working people are well at work
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
Employers must adhere to public health rules
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