No surprise unemployment at nine year high
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling on the Government to act in response to new data released by Stats NZ today which shows unemployment… Read More »No surprise unemployment at nine year high
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CTU welcomes new President and Māori Vice-President
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi has elected Sandra Grey as its new President and Aubrey Wilkinson as its new Māori… Read More »CTU welcomes new President and Māori Vice-President
Unions call on opposition parties to deliver worker priorities in first 100 days
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling for public commitments from opposition parties to deliver Fair Pay Agreements, Automatic Union Membership, and contractor reform in… Read More »Unions call on opposition parties to deliver worker priorities in first 100 days
CTU welcomes proposed tax changes to fund essential health needs
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is welcoming the much-needed tax reform proposed by the Labour Party today. “New Zealand needs a more equitable taxation system.… Read More »CTU welcomes proposed tax changes to fund essential health needs
Inflation rises to 3% – wages don’t
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is concerned by new data released by Statistics New Zealand showing that the cost of living increased by 3%, more… Read More »Inflation rises to 3% – wages don’t
53 years of the Equal Pay Act
53 years since the Equal Pay Act 1972 was passed, NZCTU Secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges is calling on political parties to reverse the recent changes to… Read More »53 years of the Equal Pay Act
Richard Wagstaff’s response to the Government on nationwide strikes
This statement was originally published by The Post The strikes planned by several unions on October 23 represent the biggest day of industrial action in… Read More »Richard Wagstaff’s response to the Government on nationwide strikes
Women should not be working for free
The 2025 “Work for Free” calendar shines a harsh light on pay inequity for women and marginalised communities across Aotearoa. Each year, these dates symbolise… Read More »Women should not be working for free
CTU congratulates Living Wage Movement for huge win
NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff is today congratulating the Living Wage Movement and trade unions for their victory in keeping the living wage… Read More »CTU congratulates Living Wage Movement for huge win
No Power in Government Electricity Reforms
The Government’s proposed package of reforms to the electricity sector will do nothing to stem job losses, or manage the cost of living for New… Read More »No Power in Government Electricity Reforms
Unions release plan to bring electricity back into public ownership
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling on political parties to adopt their new policy to lower energy bills and protect manufacturing by bringing the… Read More »Unions release plan to bring electricity back into public ownership
Long awaited Holidays Act changes create winners and losers
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi has welcomed changes to the Holidays Act that will provide sick, bereavement and family violence leave from day one of… Read More »Long awaited Holidays Act changes create winners and losers