New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Secretary Sam Huggard says today that he is worried people working in New Zealand don’t realise how much their… Read More »New Zealanders need time to upskill for climate change
CTU Economist Bill Rosenberg welcomed the Government’s Half Year Fiscal Update as a positive sign that the Government was willing to repay the social and… Read More »Government makes steps towards repaying long-term debts to society
New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Vice President Rachel Mackintosh will be speaking on Sunday in support of Manus Island refugees at a broad-based rally… Read More »New Zealand prepared to put people before politics – time for Australia to step up
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The Council of Trade Unions today congratulated Sonya Rockhouse and Anna Osborne on their persistence and courage in the face of years of delayed justice… Read More »Pike River families have protected working people once again
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The Council of Trade Unions says that it wants to see a new approach to trade and investment developed that works better for working people,… Read More »Unions want a better approach to trade and investment
The announcement that Auckland electricity and gas provider Vector has become a fully-accredited Living Wage employer is a landmark move says Council of Trade Unions… Read More »Vector spot-on to adopt the Living Wage
Mums, dads and other caregivers in paid work around the country will breathe a sigh of relief at the announcement of better paid parental leave… Read More »Mums and dads can focus on the important things with better paid parental leave
The New Zealand Professional Footballers Association (NZPFA) has the support of union members as they go into bargaining with New Zealand Football this week. “I… Read More »New Zealand Professional Footballers Association aiming for world-beating agreement for women members