NZCTU slams Government for failing mill workers
NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is slamming the Government for failing to bring a plan to the table to save around 300 jobs in the Ruapehu… Read More »NZCTU slams Government for failing mill workers
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Government cuts to pay parity don’t help children
Government cuts to pay parity for some early childhood teachers shows the Government isn’t listening to the workers in the sector, said CTU Vice President… Read More »Government cuts to pay parity don’t help children
Minister must listen to Court’s Uber ruling and abandon contractor reform
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is celebrating the Court of Appeal ruling that Uber drivers were misclassified as contractors and is calling on Brooke van… Read More »Minister must listen to Court’s Uber ruling and abandon contractor reform
Human rights review confirms widespread migrant worker exploitation
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling on the Government to take immediate action to end migrant worker exploitation in Aotearoa following the release of… Read More »Human rights review confirms widespread migrant worker exploitation
Reserve Bank Forecasts a year of recession and higher unemployment
The Reserve Bank is forecasting a year of recession and higher unemployment, which is bad news for workers, said CTU Economist Craig Renney. “In cutting… Read More »Reserve Bank Forecasts a year of recession and higher unemployment
Unemployment increase demands a plan from Government
New data shows the unemployment rate accelerating to 4.6%, and worrying labour market trends that should spur the Government into action, according to the NZCTU… Read More »Unemployment increase demands a plan from Government
NZCTU submit in opposition to charter schools
“The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi strongly opposes the reintroduction of charter schools in the education system and calls on the Government to withdraw this dangerous… Read More »NZCTU submit in opposition to charter schools
ERA determination on public service job cuts a win for working people
The Employment Relations Authority’s determination that the Ministry of Education failed to comply with their workers’ collective agreement when cutting jobs sends a strong message… Read More »ERA determination on public service job cuts a win for working people
Inflation data shows cost-of-living challenges continue
Data released by Statistics New Zealand today shows that annual inflation was 3.3%, falling from by nearly half from a year ago (6% – June… Read More »Inflation data shows cost-of-living challenges continue
19 organisations send Brooke van Velden open letter calling for engineered stone ban
Unions, public health experts and health and safety specialists have today released an open letter sent to Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Brooke van… Read More »19 organisations send Brooke van Velden open letter calling for engineered stone ban
Job cuts will severely compromise ACC services
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is dismayed at the announcement that there will be 300 jobs cut at ACC. “There is no doubt that such… Read More »Job cuts will severely compromise ACC services
Axing of Pay Equity Taskforce will entrench inequities for working women
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is deeply disappointed by confirmation of the Public Service Commission that the Pay Equity Taskforce will be disestablished. “The disestablishment… Read More »Axing of Pay Equity Taskforce will entrench inequities for working women