May, 2003
CTU Economic Bulletin No. 37
Submitted by EditorNews on 30 May, 2003 - 00:00.The CTU monthly commentary - May 2003.
Comment
The economic outlook continues to be one of reduced economic activity. This should mean another reduction in interest rates in early June.
Worker Participation Key to Act. Ross Wilson
Submitted by EditorNews on 8 May, 2003 - 00:00.Article on the launch of the Health and Safety in Employment Amendment Act by Ross Wilson, CTU president, published in the NZ Herald, May 6 2003.
Why We Need Higher Wages. Paul Goulter
Submitted by EditorNews on 7 May, 2003 - 00:00.Article by Paul Goulter, secretary, New Zealand Council of Trade Unions, published in Employment Today, May 2003.
It is reasonably well accepted that the pathway forward for New Zealand is a high value added export economy with high skills and high wages.
CTU Economic Bulletin No. 36
Submitted by EditorNews on 5 May, 2003 - 00:00.News from the labour market - April 2003.
Comment
How have we ended up in a situation where the Road Transport Forum can conduct a survey which reveals that there is likely to be a shortage of 4000 drivers by 2005 and that potential drivers are discouraged by among other things low pay and long hours?