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This is not an economy that is growing or working for working people. 18 months of GDP decline is the worst period since the GFC in 2008.

GDP data camouflages economic weakness

June 20, 2024June 20, 2024

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

This Budget doesn’t appear to have addressed any of the key workforce shortages in any meaningful way. This is likely to increase stress levels across the workforce and encourage more trained medical staff to move overseas.

New Zealand not in Better Health after Budget 2024

June 17, 2024June 17, 2024

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

Quote card of Richard Wagstaff saying that “Everyone in New Zealand has the right to expect a safe workplace and to be able to come home safely to their family at the end of the day."

Review an opportunity to strengthen workplace health and safety

June 17, 2024June 17, 2025

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

Rachel Mackintosh saying "We are deeply concerned that the proposed changes to the Holidays Act will undermine workers’ entitlements and that there appear to be no plans to engage with workers or their unions."

Proposed Holidays Act changes undermine workers’ entitlements

June 5, 2024June 5, 2024

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

“This is a Budget for the few. It doesn’t deliver for the people who need it most. The Government has failed the most important test of all – delivering a better future for Aotearoa,” said Renney.

Budget 2024 fails to deliver investment that New Zealanders need

May 30, 2024May 30, 2024

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

Do you support the privatisation of Wellington Airport? 74% said no. "The best thing we can do is maintain control over a public monopoly like the airport to make sure that it is run in the public interest."

NZCTU calls on Wellington councillors to vote against airport privatisation

May 17, 2024May 21, 2024

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

NZCTU launch project to set out alternative vision for Aotearoa

May 9, 2024June 27, 2025

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

We are deeply concerned by the disestablishment of the Pay Equity Taskforce. It sends a message that government is washing its hands of responsibility for ensuring that working women aren’t being discriminated against in their pay.

NZCTU calls on Govt to reverse disestablishment of Pay Equity Taskforce

May 2, 2024June 17, 2025

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

There are now an additional 31,000 people unemployed since this time last year. Unemployment rose more quickly for women, kaimahi Māori, and for Pacific Peoples. The number of young people not in education, employment or training jumped 17%. This is a tough time for working people.

Unemployment data shows need for the Government to act now

May 1, 2024May 1, 2024

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

May Day is an opportunity to pause and remember the hard-won achievements of the labour movement, from the eight-hour day to weekends and the minimum workplace rights and conditions including health and safety

Unions celebrate May Day during tough time for working people

May 1, 2024May 1, 2024

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

There were 57 workplace fatalities in 2023 and three fatalities in the first 2 weeks of 2024.

NZCTU welcomes corporate manslaughter bill introduction

April 28, 2024April 29, 2024

NZCTU President Richard Wagstaff is calling on all political parties to support the new Member’s Bill from Labour’s workplace relations and safety spokesperson Camilla Belich… Read More »NZCTU welcomes corporate manslaughter bill introduction

People from Myanmar protesting outside Aotearoa's MFAT offices in Wellington.

NZCTU stands in solidarity with Myanmar community in opposition to junta visit

April 18, 2024April 18, 2024

Today NZCTU President Richard Wagstaff joined the Myanmar community at a rally outside MFAT’s Lambton Quay offices, in opposition to the attendance of officials from… Read More »NZCTU stands in solidarity with Myanmar community in opposition to junta visit

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