National Party lets women down
The Council of Trade Unions says the National Party pulling support for a sensible and important bill to support survivors of domestic violence in their… Read More »National Party lets women down
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Kiwis’ desire for tax offers hope for underfunded public services
Kiwis want more taxes and stronger public services. That’s the clear message from independent market research commissioned by the Council of Trade Unions. The research was… Read More »Kiwis’ desire for tax offers hope for underfunded public services
More jobs, but they still need to be better paid
“It’s good to see more jobs,” says CTU President Richard Wagstaff. “But the growth in wages is just happening too slowly.” “Working people need to… Read More »More jobs, but they still need to be better paid
Input of working people key to safer workplaces
Council of Trade Unions President Richard Wagstaff says he is optimistic seeing working people at the centre of the Government’s Health and Safety at Work… Read More »Input of working people key to safer workplaces
Petroleum industry needs to get on board with a just transition
The Council of Trade Unions said today that it was heartened by yesterday’s announcement from the Government of a just transition for those in the… Read More »Petroleum industry needs to get on board with a just transition
No surprise that Kiwis value our teachers and support a better deal for them
The Council of Trade Unions said today that new research published by NZEI Te Riu Roa and the PPTA that 83 percent of Kiwis think… Read More »No surprise that Kiwis value our teachers and support a better deal for them
Kiwis should be able to choose to make work better together
The Council of Trade Unions today presented to the Education and Workforce Select Committee on the Employment Relations Amendment Bill, in support of giving New… Read More »Kiwis should be able to choose to make work better together
Trade and investment policy can and should be more inclusive
The Council of Trade Unions says that a debate on our approach to trade and investment policy is welcome and overdue. “We want to work with Government… Read More »Trade and investment policy can and should be more inclusive
Economic diversification for Taranaki a window on our sustainable future
The Council of Trade Unions (CTU) welcomed the announcement today by Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones of the Taranaki Action Plan, as an example… Read More »Economic diversification for Taranaki a window on our sustainable future
Council of Trade Unions releases comprehensive analysis of Employment Relations Amendment Bill
The Council of Trade Unions (CTU) has today released their comprehensive submission on the Employment Relations Amendment Bill. CTU President Richard Wagstaff says the bill is a… Read More »Council of Trade Unions releases comprehensive analysis of Employment Relations Amendment Bill
Counties Manukau hospital rot uncovers need to reassess government funding
The Council of Trade Unions President Richard Wagstaff today said the mould that has been rotting the walls inside Counties Manukau District Health Board (CMDHB)… Read More »Counties Manukau hospital rot uncovers need to reassess government funding
Unions ready to start a just transition to low carbon economy
The Council of Trade Unions Secretary Sam Huggard welcomed the announcement today of Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods that the Ministry for Business, Innovation… Read More »Unions ready to start a just transition to low carbon economy