Monetary Policy Committee Remit Review
The NZCTU supports a macroeconomic policy approach that places the wellbeing of New Zealanders at its centre. To do this, we need to make full… Read More »Monetary Policy Committee Remit Review
Submission
Companies (Directors Duties) Amendment Bill, Economic Development, Science, and Innovation Committee
The NZCTU supports the Companies (Directors Duties) Amendment Bill, which will contribute to ensuring workers get a fair deal from the value they provide, and that New Zealanders have access to good work.
Worker Protection (Migrant and Other Employees) Bill, Education and Workforce Committee
The NZCTU supports the Worker Protection (Migrant and Other Employees) Bill, which is intended to improve compliance and enforcement legislation to deter workers from exploiting migrants.
A Fair Chance for All Interim Report, New Zealand Productivity Commission
The Productivity Commission’s interim report examines some of the root causes of persistent disadvantage in Aotearoa New Zealand and considers how the public management system… Read More »A Fair Chance for All Interim Report, New Zealand Productivity Commission
Generating Scarcity: How the Gentailers Hike Electricity Prices and Halt Decarbonisation
FIRST Union, NZCTU, and 350 Aotearoa This report, co-authored by FIRST Union, the NZCTU, and 350 Aotearoa, shows that since the partial privatisation of our… Read More »Generating Scarcity: How the Gentailers Hike Electricity Prices and Halt Decarbonisation
Accredited Employers Programme Consultation
This submission made on the ACC’s Accredited Employer Programme (AEP) argues that the proposed changes are not enough to overcome the issues arising from the… Read More »Accredited Employers Programme Consultation
Accident Compensation (Access Reporting and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
The NZCTU supports the underlying kaupapa of the Bill to improve access for injured persons to the accident compensation scheme, to increase transparency on the… Read More »Accident Compensation (Access Reporting and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
Trade and Labour Framework, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The NZCTU welcomes the re-development of MFAT’s Trade and Labour Framework. A new Framework can help embed strong labour standards and rights in New Zealand’s… Read More »Trade and Labour Framework, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Joint Memo from the NZCTU and BusinessNZ on the Just Transition Gap Analysis and Future of Work Tripartite Forum Priorities
NZCTU and BusinessNZ Joint memo from the Future of Work Tripartite Forum social partners on just transition priorities for Aotearoa New Zealand.
Employment Relations (Extended Time for Personal Grievance for Sexual Harassment) Amendment Bill
The 90-day timeframe for raising personal grievances is unfairly and unworkably rigid for workers who face sexual harassment in the workplace, and extended timeframe will improve access to justice for workers who face this issue.
Fair Pay Agreements Bill, Education and Workforce Committee
Many sections of the New Zealand labour market operate as a low wage economy, where profits are based on driving down wages and conditions for… Read More »Fair Pay Agreements Bill, Education and Workforce Committee
Migrant Exploitation Inquiry, Education and Workforce Committee
The Inquiry into Migrant Exploitation is a timely opportunity to ensure that elimination of migrant exploitation is a core priority in Aotearoa New Zealand’s immigration… Read More »Migrant Exploitation Inquiry, Education and Workforce Committee