Council of Trade Unions Secretary Sam Huggard today welcomed the news that wages are finally being actively lifted out of long-term stagnation with the release… Read More »Rising wages show Government’s ability to deliver better lives
The Council of Trade Unions Secretary Sam Huggard congratulated Green MP Jan Logie and the Government parties today for their persistence in passing her Domestic… Read More »Victims’ Protection Law shows the difference this Government can make for women
The Council of Trade Unions today released its submission on New Zealand’s proposed Zero Carbon legislation, which includes the survey responses of nearly 700 union… Read More »Nearly 700 union members and supporters respond to Zero Carbon Survey
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