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With inflation now being back in the target band, the Government has no reason to not invest in making sure that unemployment doesn’t happen. Anything else is a choice.

Falling Inflation Reflects a Falling Economy

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

Data released by Stats NZ today showed inflation slowed to an annual rate of 2.2%, reflecting lower petrol prices and a weaker economy, said NZCTU… Read More »Falling Inflation Reflects a Falling Economy

The Government accounts released today show that spending and debt continues to grow...but there is no plan to deliver a better economy. Yet the Government is wedded to plan that will see unemployment rise, and investment fall. It’s time for a better plan.

Accounts show Government choosing pain over a plan

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

“The Government accounts released today show that spending and debt continues to grow under the current Government, but there is no plan to deliver a… Read More »Accounts show Government choosing pain over a plan

“While many people will welcome lower interest rates, the rate cut is not a sign of strength in the economy but a recognition of its weakness.” NZCTU Economist Craig Renney on today’s decision by the Reserve Bank to cut the Official Cash Rate to 4.75%.

OCR decision a welcome relief for working people

October 9, 2024October 9, 2024

NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi Economist Craig Renney said the decision by the Reserve Bank to cut the official cash rate by 50 basis points (0.5%)… Read More »OCR decision a welcome relief for working people

Ministers clearly have questions to answer about the real nature of the savings now being required in the health sector and why.

Te Whatu Ora report raises important questions for Ministers

October 4, 2024October 9, 2024

Quarterly accounts released by Te Whatu Ora raise serious questions about the financial challenges the Government’s claims are facing the health sector, said NZCTU Economist… Read More »Te Whatu Ora report raises important questions for Ministers

Gender Pay Gap Not Closing

September 27, 2024October 10, 2024

Evidence released by the NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi today shows that the gender pay gap is not closing quickly enough. “Calculations of official data show… Read More »Gender Pay Gap Not Closing

“Today’s announcement of a possible trade deal with the United Arab Emirates is not a cause for celebration”, says NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff. “There is no evidence of a deal with no enforceable rights for workers, protections against forced labour or modern slavery. Nothing has been noted abut enhancing the rights of women in the UAE.”

Trade Deal is no deal for Workers

September 26, 2024September 26, 2024

“Today’s announcement of a possible trade deal with the United Arab Emirates is not a cause for celebration”, says NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard… Read More »Trade Deal is no deal for Workers

The Minister of Finance is fooling herself if she thinks forcing people to stop working from home will correct the damage done to the economy by the massive job cuts.”

Government’s desperate decree to stop public servants working from home won’t work

September 24, 2024September 24, 2024

“The Minister of Public Service Nicola Willis is expecting public servants to stop working from home to help bolster the flagging local economy is micromanaging… Read More »Government’s desperate decree to stop public servants working from home won’t work

GDP in June was smaller than June 2023 – meaning no real growth in the economy for at least a year. GDP per capita has been falling since September 2022, with a steeper fall than that found during the Great Financial Crisis.

GDP numbers show economic worries are real and need a solution

September 19, 2024September 19, 2024

Data released by Stats NZ today showed that the size of the economy fell -0.2% in the June Quarter. CTU Economist Craig Renney said “GDP… Read More »GDP numbers show economic worries are real and need a solution

The Government should show some leadership and intervene to protect communities from further mill closures and job losses.

Government should intervene to protect local manufacturing jobs

September 18, 2024September 18, 2024

NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff is calling on the Government to intervene and protect local manufacturing, following the announced closure of the pulp… Read More »Government should intervene to protect local manufacturing jobs

The Government seems committed to making life harder for working people. At a time when unemployment is rising, when work is becoming scarce, this is exactly the wrong path to take.

National and NZ First urged to block ACT’s anti-worker agenda

September 15, 2024June 17, 2025

NZCTU President Richard Wagstaff is calling on the Government to reconsider its decision to progress Brooke van Velden’s new Employment Relations Amendment Bill, which would… Read More »National and NZ First urged to block ACT’s anti-worker agenda

Millions Wasted on Treaty Principles Bill

September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

Calculations undertaken by the NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi show that the Government will have wasted millions of dollars to take the already failed Treaty Principles… Read More »Millions Wasted on Treaty Principles Bill

Our hearts go out to all the workers who have lost their jobs, and we stand in solidarity with them at this terribly difficult time. The Government had the power to keep the mill alive by creating a plan for power price stability, but they failed to deliver. Richard Wagstaff

NZCTU slams Government for failing mill workers

September 10, 2024September 10, 2024

NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is slamming the Government for failing to bring a plan to the table to save around 300 jobs in the Ruapehu… Read More »NZCTU slams Government for failing mill workers

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