New Official Living Wage Rate Announced
The CTU welcomes the updated Living Wage rate of $21.15 per hour. The independently assessed rate is defined as being: ‘the income necessary to provide… Read More »New Official Living Wage Rate Announced
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Law changes for domestic violence surviors
The Council of Trade Unions welcomes new support for survivors of domestic violence. From 1 April, the Victims Protection Act will allow for workplaces to… Read More »Law changes for domestic violence surviors
CTU backs minimum wage rise
The Council of Trade Unions (CTU) strongly backs the increase to the minimum wage from Monday 1 April by $1.20 to $17.70 per hour. According… Read More »CTU backs minimum wage rise
National Day of Remembrance; together we can create a future of unity
New Zealanders throughout the country will come together for the National Remembrance Service on Friday 29 March from 10am. “A binding thread throughout the union… Read More »National Day of Remembrance; together we can create a future of unity
CTU response to terrorism attack in Christchurch
From the CTU secretary, Sam Huggard: “To our Christchurch union sisters and brothers, tēnā tatou katoa. I wanted to write with our love and solidarity… Read More »CTU response to terrorism attack in Christchurch
NZCTU supports Climate Strike
The Council of Trade Unions supports young people who are taking action this Friday and striking for Climate Justice. All across New Zealand young people… Read More »NZCTU supports Climate Strike
International Women’s Day March 8
On the eve of International Women’s Day working women are celebrating the achievements and progress women have made whilst looking towards the challenges which remain.… Read More »International Women’s Day March 8
Tens of thousands of Kiwi workers sacked
Government research conducted by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) shows tens of thousands of Kiwi workers are being sacked by their employers… Read More »Tens of thousands of Kiwi workers sacked
CTU welcomes Tax Working Group report
The Council of Trade Unions is welcoming the release of today’s report from the Tax Working Group. The CTUs Economist Bill Rosenberg was a member… Read More »CTU welcomes Tax Working Group report
CTU supports improved laws on equal pay
Today oral submissions begin on the Equal Pay Amendment Bill and the Council of Trade Unions is one of the first off the blocks to… Read More »CTU supports improved laws on equal pay
Labour statistics show more effort from government required
The Council of Trade Unions is welcoming signs today, in the Labour Market Statistics, of stronger pay rises coming through but says there is a… Read More »Labour statistics show more effort from government required
Labour statistics show more effort from government required
The Council of Trade Unions is welcoming signs today, in the Labour Market Statistics, of stronger pay rises coming through but says there is a… Read More »Labour statistics show more effort from government required