Workers Memorial Day – April 28
All around the globe events will be occurring to mark Workers Memorial Day to remember those who were killed at work. “In the last year… Read More »Workers Memorial Day – April 28
Media Releases
Government misses opportunity for a fairer NZ
Today’s announcement that the Government will not be supporting a Capital Gains tax is “hugely disappointing” says CTU President Richard Wagstaff. “Working people need a… Read More »Government misses opportunity for a fairer NZ
CTU urges government to support Capital Gains Tax
“Working Kiwis need to know that this Labour led Government is built on foundations of fairness,” CTU President Richard Wagstaff said. “Supporting a fairer tax… Read More »CTU urges government to support Capital Gains Tax
NZ Union Movement Supports Improvements to Gun Laws
The Council of Trade Unions has provided a written submission to the parliamentary Select Committee in support of the proposed improvements to gun laws. “As… Read More »NZ Union Movement Supports Improvements to Gun Laws
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
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