Ensuring that babies have time at home with their primary caregivers has always been the goal of the campaign to extend paid parental leave to 26 weeks. On July 1st 26 weeks of paid parental leave starts. “This campaign has been successful because of the amazing work, and compelling arguments, of organisations, including unions, who… Read more »
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The Council of Trade Unions is supporting the Green Party’s announcement today of a Poverty Action Plan. “We can create the New Zealand we dream of. A place which is fairer for all, ensuring that those with the least have more income and an improved quality of life,” CTU Secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges said. “Regardless of… Read more »
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The CTU supports better planning across the country to ensure that working people are matched up with education and training which provides a clear pathway to jobs. Today’s announcement from the Government of independent Regional Skills Leadership Groups (RSLGs) forms a significant piece of the puzzle in achieving smart, future focused planning. “This is a vital… Read more »
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Today’s release of the Health and Disability System review led by Heather Simpson is welcomed by the Council of Trade Unions. “Our health system needs to change to ensure that New Zealanders get the care they need, when they need it,” CTU President Richard Wagstaff said. “This report has shone a clear light on some… Read more »
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The Council of Trade Unions is led by principles of democracy at every step of our decision making processes. The decisions of the union movement are determined by working people. We stand alongside all our affiliates including the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO). The NZNO have democratic processes set out in their rules and constitutions.… Read more »
Read more...Everyone at work should be well. The experience of COVID-19 has taught us how important it is that people stay home when they are sick. It’s best for them and it’s best for everyone else in the workplace to stop bugs spreading. “Currently the law provides for 5 days paid sick leave for a full… Read more »
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The Council of Trade Unions is congratulating teacher aides in achieving an historic pay equity offer from the government to settle their long standing concerns. “What this offer from the government does is acknowledge the historic under valuation of the significant and important work that the, predominately female, teacher aide workforce does. NZEI members have… Read more »
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The Council of Trade Unions is welcoming today’s announcement from the Minister of Finance to provide individualised targeted financial support for working people who have been made redundant by their employers as a direct result of COVID-19. “The Government is showing how nimble and responsive they can be to meet the needs of our community.… Read more »
Read more... The Council of Trade Unions (CTU) acknowledges the responsive nature of the Government’s 2020 Budget. There is a necessary need to focus on addressing the significant issues New Zealanders are facing in a COVID-19 world. CTU Economist Andrea Black thinks that the government is heading down the right path – but wants to see the… Read more »
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The Council of Trade Unions is welcoming the move at 11.59pm tonight to level two and the opening up of our society from the 7 week period of ‘lockdown’. CTU President Richard Wagstaff wants everyone to feel safe at work. “Regardless of the work you do, regardless of the industry you work in, you should… Read more »
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