New Zealand has 41,465 fewer filled jobs compared with two years ago, with Stats NZ data confirming a sustained decline in employment that the Government… Read More »New Zealand loses 41,000 jobs in two years as government offers no plan
NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Sandra Grey is calling on the Government to pause harmful employment legislation in light of Brooke van Velden’s resignation. “Brooke… Read More »Brooke van Velden resignation is a chance for U-turn
The Government’s proposed support package for families in a fuel crisis is woefully inadequate, says NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Sandra Grey. “Some families will… Read More »Fuel-crisis package is paper-thin
NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Sandra Grey is supporting NZEI Te Riu Roa and calling on Public Service Commissioner Brian Roche to back down from… Read More »CTU stands in solidarity with teachers
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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