NZCTU President Richard Wagstaff says that the grounding of the Aratere is a warning about the current state of the Interislander service. “New Zealand has… Read More »Interislander grounding a warning for the future
The NZCTU is slamming a decision by the Government in Budget 2024 to cut a programme which ensured that disabled workers are paid the minimum… Read More »NZCTU slams Government cutting disabled workers wages as disgraceful
Data today released by Statistics New Zealand shows that the economy grew by just 0.2% annually, showing stalled growth and weak demand. There has now… Read More »GDP data camouflages economic weakness
The NZCTU has analysed the health spending at Budget 24 in conjunction with ASMS and NZNO. Health funding was central during the election campaign. All… Read More »New Zealand not in Better Health after Budget 2024
NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff is calling on Minister Brooke van Velden to ensure that her review of health and safety law puts… Read More »Review an opportunity to strengthen workplace health and safety
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling on the Government to not reduce worker entitlements in their review of the Holidays Act. “We are concerned… Read More »Proposed Holidays Act changes undermine workers’ entitlements
Budget 2024 is placing this governments ideological wants before real New Zealanders’ needs. “Tax cuts and spending cuts are favoured over addressing the cost-of-living crisis… Read More »Budget 2024 fails to deliver investment that New Zealanders need
NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff backs the thinking of 74% of Wellingtonians in rejecting the airport privatisation. “This is an important public asset,… Read More »NZCTU calls on Wellington councillors to vote against airport privatisation
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi has today launched Reimagining Aotearoa Together, a long-term project that will set out an alternative… Read More »NZCTU launch project to set out alternative vision for Aotearoa
NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi Secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges is calling on the Government to reverse their decision to disestablish the Pay Equity Taskforce team, as it… Read More »NZCTU calls on Govt to reverse disestablishment of Pay Equity Taskforce
NZCTU Economist Craig Renney said new data released by Statistics New Zealand shows the need for Government to act now, with unemployment rising from 3.4%… Read More »Unemployment data shows need for the Government to act now
On International Workers’ Day, also known as May Day, the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi and the wider union movement are… Read More »Unions celebrate May Day during tough time for working people