The Council of Trade Unions welcomes the Ministry of Social Development’s statement that helping Tranzit recruit for bus-driving jobs that are under dispute was inappropriate.… Read More »Council of Trade Unions agrees MSD should only promote decent jobs
An Ombudsman’s report released last week shows our deportation rules aren’t working, especially for eight Indian students who were deported last year, says CTU Vice-president… Read More »Deportation of Indian students shows need for a rule change
Ensuring that employment practices are free from gender bias, that pay rates are transparent and that the role of unpaid work is finally recognised, are… Read More »Closing the gender pay gap in the state sector boosted by new Principles
The Council of Trade Unions President Richard Wagstaff said new parents have reason to celebrate this Sunday with the increase of paid parental leave from… Read More »More family time with littlest ones from this Sunday
Council of Trade Unions President Richard Wagstaff today congratulated the Government, the Public Service Association and E tū – and also providers – on a… Read More »Government and unions right the wrong for people working in mental health and addiction support
Council of Trade Unions Economist Dr Bill Rosenberg and the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Director of Policy Lyndon Keene today jointly released detailed analysis… Read More »Budget health analysis shows reverse in downwards trend, but much more needed
The Council of Trade Unions President Richard Wagstaff said that today’s vote from New Zealand Nurses Organisation members to reject the latest agreement offer from… Read More »Nurses’ vote shows frustration has reached tipping point
Council of Trade Unions Secretary Sam Huggard said today that Burger King should stick to flame-grilling burgers instead of roasting employment relations, as Unite members… Read More »Burger King quickly flame-grilling good will
The Council of Trade Unions President Richard Wagstaff congratulated Living Wage Aotearoa and the Government for moving to a living wage of at least $20.55… Read More »Living wage win for core public services shows success of campaign
Council of Trade Unions President Richard Wagstaff told the Greater Wellington Regional Council today that it was time to show voters and ratepayers what they… Read More »Time for Wellington Regional Council to show their real colours on Tranzit
Council of Trade Unions President Richard Wagstaff said that he was disappointed in the National Party’s knee-jerk response to the Government’s announcement of the Fair… Read More »National Party letting down Kiwi businesses and families with knee-jerk FPA response
Decent jobs for Kiwis who have been trapped in low-wage industries are set to return with Fair Pay Agreements, says Council of Trade Unions President… Read More »Fair Pay Agreements put New Zealand back on track to decent jobs