Equal Pay Amendment Act comes into force
The Equal Pay Amendment Act has now come into force. “We are now closer to achieving equal pay in New Zealand. Now we are better… Read More »Equal Pay Amendment Act comes into force
Media Releases
Union movement calls for more attention to those disproportionally affected by COVID
The Council of Trade Unions is concerned by some of the quarterly Labour Market Statistics released today and calls on the Government to do more… Read More »Union movement calls for more attention to those disproportionally affected by COVID
New Workplace Relations Minister Welcomed
The Council of Trade Unions, on behalf of all working people welcomes Michael Wood as Minister of Workplace Relations and Safety. “Minister Wood comes to… Read More »New Workplace Relations Minister Welcomed
Unions call for acknowledgment of essential workers on Labour Day
The CTU President has drawn attention to the importance of essential workers on Labour Day. CTU President Richard Wagstaff says “Labour Day is a time… Read More »Unions call for acknowledgment of essential workers on Labour Day
Unions call for transparency in trade agreement negotiations
Unions are calling for the United Kingdom-New Zealand trade negotiations to prioritise decent jobs and the protection of working peoples rights and public services, as… Read More »Unions call for transparency in trade agreement negotiations
Government without a handbrake should be able to move faster
The Council of Trade Unions congratulates the Labour Party and the Green Party on their successful election campaigns. “It now appears clear that Labour will… Read More »Government without a handbrake should be able to move faster
Unions welcome Labours Fiscal Plan
The Council of Trade Unions is welcoming the Labour Parties well thought out, and fully costed, fiscal plan. CTU President Richard Wagstaff is comments, “It… Read More »Unions welcome Labours Fiscal Plan
Unions release grading of political parties
The Council of Trade Unions has today released its official assessment and grading of the major political parties’ industrial relations policies, to assist working people… Read More »Unions release grading of political parties
Unions welcome release of Labour’s industrial relations policy
The Council of Trade Unions is applauding today’s launch of the Labour Parties industrial relations 2020 election policy by spokesperson Andrew Little. “Working people in… Read More »Unions welcome release of Labour’s industrial relations policy
CTU take on Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update
The Council of Trade Unions (CTU) was in today’s official lockup for the Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update (PREFU). “It’s clear that the government’s strategy… Read More »CTU take on Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update
Living Wage for all government contractors
The Council of Trade Unions is welcoming the announcement from Workplace Relations Minister Andrew Little, that those working in contracted roles for government will be… Read More »Living Wage for all government contractors
Living wage coming for bus drivers
The Council of Trade Unions has welcomed today’s announcement from Minister of Transport Phil Twyford that all bus drivers will progressively move towards being paid… Read More »Living wage coming for bus drivers