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
Media Releases
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
Living Wage for Westpac
The Council of Trade Unions is welcoming growing awareness in the business sector that lifting incomes is a priority, with today’s announcement that Westpac will… Read More »Living Wage for Westpac
Fair Pay Agreements; making work fairer for Kiwis
“Working Kiwis are a step closer to having fairness at work with today’s announced recommendations from the working party on Fair Pay Agreements,” said CTU… Read More »Fair Pay Agreements; making work fairer for Kiwis
Mood of the workforce shows urgent need for change
The results are in for the CTU Together 2019 cost of living and income survey and it is clear that urgent change is needed with… Read More »Mood of the workforce shows urgent need for change
Historic minimum wage announcement a huge relief for working Kiwis
After decades of working Kiwi’s incomes declining relative to the slice of income taken by shareholders, the Government has announced a plan that will help… Read More »Historic minimum wage announcement a huge relief for working Kiwis
Changes to migrant labour system for employers welcomed
Council of Trade Unions President Richard Wagstaff today welcomed the opening of a consultation process on changes for employers wanting to hire people on migrant… Read More »Changes to migrant labour system for employers welcomed