Safer sick leave a reality
The Council of Trade Unions is delighted that the Labour Government has passed law lifting the minimum number days of paid sick leave to 10… Read More »Safer sick leave a reality
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CTU public service unions meet with Public Service Minister
CTU President Richard Wagstaff said it was a good discussion, “It was a constructive meeting. We made it crystal clear how unhappy and angry union members are feeling in response to the policy announcement.”
Fair Pay Agreements – set to deliver on real fairness at work
The Council of Trade Unions says the future for working New Zealanders looks much brighter thanks to today’s announcement that Fair Pay Agreements are much… Read More »Fair Pay Agreements – set to deliver on real fairness at work
Unemployment statistics – COVID-19 recovery still uneven
The Council of Trade Unions is concerned that working people are continuing to bear the costs of the COVID-19 crisis. “Today’s figures from Statistics New… Read More »Unemployment statistics – COVID-19 recovery still uneven
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
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