A strengthened relationship between the national representatives of Māori workers and the trade union movement has been marked in Wellington today. Leadership of the trade union movement have this morning signed Te Takawaenga relationship accord at the Biennial Conference of the Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi, which got underway at the Michael Fowler… Read more »
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“The Labour-Green confidence and supply agreement gives both to working people,” says CTU Secretary Sam Huggard. “It brings real confidence to working people that the transition to a net zero emissions economy can be achieved and achieved justly with their working interests in mind. “It also supplies the muscle to the equal pay process –… Read more »
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“This is just the sort of change working people voted for,” says CTU President Richard Wagstaff. “It is great to see the Labour-New Zealand First Coalition Government putting people first and it is a really good first step on the path to a fairer Aotearoa”. The Government has committed to a minimum wage of $20. Recent… Read more »
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New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Vice President Rachel Mackintosh said today that she had woken up full of excitement for New Zealand women, their families and communities following the announcement of the new coalition Government. Labour, New Zealand First and the Green Party have all committed to scrapping unfair equal pay and pay equity… Read more »
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The Council of Trade Unions warmly welcomed Prime Minister-elect Jacinda Arden into office following the announcement tonight of the Labour Party coalition agreement with New Zealand First and the Green Party. “On behalf of working people, I can say how excited we are to have a coalition Government who have committed to lifting incomes, to… Read more »
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The release of the September Consumer Price Index (CPI) by Statistics New Zealand shows that incomes are not keeping up with the cost of living. “Prices are rising faster than wages, and some of the biggest price rises are basic necessities for the lowest paid” said Sam Huggard, Council of Trade Unions Secretary.
Read more... Syd Keepa, the Council of Trade Unions, Te Kauae Kaimahi Vice-President Māori said he was saddened to hear of the passing on Sunday of Vera Kirihau Morgan, fondly known as ‘Aunty Vera’. “Aunty Vera’s death is a great loss for her whānau, Te Māhurehure hapū, Ngāti Pōneke kapa, and Māoridom generally.
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Working New Zealanders today welcomed the news that special votes in the General Election had reinforced the mandate for a change of Government.
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Statistics released today on workplace death and injury show that we still have a big problem in New Zealand workplaces. “These numbers show that, on average, over 51 Kiwis a year are being killed at work. Working people are not being kept safe – employers need to do more – government needs to do more.
Read more... CTU President Richard Wagstaff is today calling for a gamechanging shift in central control of the economy given yesterday’s abysmal Westpac McDermott Miller Employment Confidence Index survey result. “We haven’t seen New Zealanders so depressed about the prospect of a real increase in their incomes since the Global Financial Crisis. With only a quarter of… Read more »
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