Justice for Pike a step closer
Cross-party political agreement to establish an agency to take ownership of the Pike River mine has been reached today. The goal to recover human remains… Read More »Justice for Pike a step closer
Media Releases
Working people back “A New Trade Agenda for the 21st Century”
The Council of Trade Unions (CTU), speaking on behalf of working New Zealanders, is putting its weight behind efforts to oppose resurrecting the Trans-Pacific Partnership… Read More »Working people back “A New Trade Agenda for the 21st Century”
National Government’s Bill would not get Kate Sheppard’s Support
Today the Council of Trade Unions, on behalf of all working women, is calling on all women in Parliament to vote for women and vote… Read More »National Government’s Bill would not get Kate Sheppard’s Support
Labour market statistics bleak
Figures out today from Stats New Zealand tell a bleak story about the labour market. CTU President Richard Wagstaff comments, “Too many people are still… Read More »Labour market statistics bleak
Serious concerns with Nationals proposed new equal pay law
The Government has today tabled the Employment (Pay Equity and Equal Pay) Bill with the first reading expected next week. CTU Vice President Rachel Mackintosh… Read More »Serious concerns with Nationals proposed new equal pay law
Minister’s guidance misses the ‘U’ word
The ‘Guidance on closing the pay gap’ released today by Women’s Minister Paula Bennett is silent on the role of unions. “Given the critical and leading role… Read More »Minister’s guidance misses the ‘U’ word
Labour’s fiscal plan offers good alternative for working people
Labour’s announced fiscal plan today has been welcomed by the Council of Trade Unions. ‘This plan demonstrates a real and positive alternative to the Government’s… Read More »Labour’s fiscal plan offers good alternative for working people
Addressing inequality the greatest test of governments
Key announcements from Labour and the Green Party in the last week deliver the foundations of a strong alternative government in waiting which would make… Read More »Addressing inequality the greatest test of governments
Green infrastructure plan welcome
Having a more assertive plan to address climate change should be coupled with initiatives to create opportunities for decent work in the green economy, and… Read More »Green infrastructure plan welcome
Government responds to increasing health needs with spin
“The Government’s media spin on the Health budget is hiding some inconvenient truths about what’s happening with our public health services,” says Council of Trade… Read More »Government responds to increasing health needs with spin
Labour’s Workplace Relations Policy celebrated by working people
Labour’s launch today of their Workplace Relations Policy is being celebrated by working people as innovative, future focused and fair. “We are excited to see… Read More »Labour’s Workplace Relations Policy celebrated by working people
Greater Wellington Regional Council commits to bring employers and bus drivers together
Finally some progress was made today to provide some certainly for Wellington’s bus drivers. Today the Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) chairperson Chris Laidlaw committed,… Read More »Greater Wellington Regional Council commits to bring employers and bus drivers together