Holidays Act reform needs to take a break
NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Sandra Grey is calling on Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Brooke van Velden to pause the proposed reform of… Read More »Holidays Act reform needs to take a break
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Government policies are increasing child poverty
NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi president Sandra Grey is blaming the Government for new data released by Stats NZ today that shows child poverty continuing to… Read More »Government policies are increasing child poverty
Govt refusal to prioritise trans and non-binary protections disgraceful
The Out@Work Council of the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions is deeply disappointed by the Government’s decision to not prioritise the Law Commission’s recommendations… Read More »Govt refusal to prioritise trans and non-binary protections disgraceful
Government must reverse disastrous pay equity changes
NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi Secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges is calling on political parties to adopt the recommendations of the People’s Select Committee and ensure that women… Read More »Government must reverse disastrous pay equity changes
Dark day for working New Zealanders as the Employment Relations Amendment Bill passes
The passing of the Employment Relations Amendment Bill is a dark day for working New Zealanders, says New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae… Read More »Dark day for working New Zealanders as the Employment Relations Amendment Bill passes
Health and Safety changes will harm workers
The new Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill is a dangerous move away from the longstanding commitment to ensure all workers should come home… Read More »Health and Safety changes will harm workers
MPs urged to vote down anti-worker law
A collective of 49 unions, lawyers, NGOs, academics, former Workplace Relations Ministers, and current spokespeople have co-signed an open letter calling on all Members of… Read More »MPs urged to vote down anti-worker law
Unemployment at 10-year high
Unemployment data released by Stats NZ today shows that working people are bearing the cost of the Government’s economic mismanagement, said NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi… Read More »Unemployment at 10-year high
NZCTU Welcomes Bipartisan Bill to Combat Modern Slavery
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi welcomes the bipartisan Bill to combat modern slavery in our supply chains. This Bill is… Read More »NZCTU Welcomes Bipartisan Bill to Combat Modern Slavery
Cost of living rises faster than workers’ wages
Cost of living data released by Stats NZ today shows that working people are being left behind, said NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Sandra Grey.… Read More »Cost of living rises faster than workers’ wages
Luxon speech devoid of policy or vision
NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi president Sandra Grey is calling out the National Party leader for failing to address the concerns of working people at a… Read More »Luxon speech devoid of policy or vision
Workforce survey shows workers struggle to afford basics
Rising costs, deteriorating public services, and a belief the government doesn’t care about ordinary New Zealanders are the key findings of the NZCTU Te Kauae… Read More »Workforce survey shows workers struggle to afford basics