On April 1 the minimum wage will increase $1.20 an hour $18.90 (currently $17.70). “Within our society the people who are often paid the minimum… Read More »Minimum wage increase – vital support for our lowest paid
The Council of Trade Unions has today launched an online tool www.together.org.nz/covid-19-work-rights for working Kiwis to identify employers who aren’t doing the right thing during the COVID-19 period.
Read More »COVID-19: Breaches of work rights will be logged with unionsThe Council of Trade Unions is welcoming today’s announcement from the Minister of Finance to further support working Kiwis. “Maintaining working Kiwis in employment is… Read More »COVID-19: Support for working Kiwis from government welcomed
Joint media release from The Council of Trade Unions and Business New Zealand The Council of Trade Unions and BusinessNZ are calling on all Kiwi… Read More »We all need to do our bit – BusinessNZ & CTU call on kiwi workplaces to do our best
The Council of Trade Unions is deeply concerned with reports of some employers behaving badly during the COVID-19 crisis. “Working people expect to be treated… Read More »COVID-19: Unscrupulous employers exploiting the crisis
The CTU commends the Government’s actions to take more control measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 Virus. CTU President, Richard Wagstaff supports the… Read More »Government clarity on COVID-19 supported by working people
The Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi (CTU) is mourning the passing of its inaugural Kuia, Whaea Kāterina Daniels, who has died, in Rotorua.
Read More »Union movement mourns passing of Whaea Kāterina Daniels
The President of the Council of Trade Unions is reminding employers that haven’t already started collaborating with staff and unions that they must act now.
Read More »COVID-19: Work patterns must changeThe Council of Trade Unions has been impressed with how quickly and decisively the Government has acted to ensure Air New Zealand can stay in operation. “This quick action provides Air New Zealand staff with some certainty in these times of unprecedented uncertainty,” CTU President Richard Wagstaff said.
Read More »Unions commend government speed in keeping Air NZ afloatThe Council of Trade Unions is welcoming today’s significant package as a first stage to support New Zealand working people and our economy as a result of COVID-19. “This package provides an immediate boost to get through these challenging times,” CTU President Richard Wagstaff said.
Read More »Governments COVID 19 economic package welcomed
The Council of Trade Unions is monitoring the emerging situation with COVID-19 and the impact on working people. “We are working closely with working people, their unions, the Government, Ministry officials and business groups to try and ensure that the COVID-19 virus is contained and that people are supported appropriately,” CTU Policy Director and Economist Andrea Black said.
Read More »COVID-19 (Corona Virus): Ensuring the needs of working Kiwis are metThe Council of Trade Unions is pleased that the Government is continuing to shine light on the issue of poverty in New Zealand and specifically… Read More »Increase wages to address child poverty