The Council of Trade Unions has today welcomed the release of the report of the Climate Change Commission Ināia tonu nei : a low emissions future for Aotearoa. The report shows that action is needed now to reduce the impact of climate change on our communities, our economy, and the most importantly the environment. “Action is… Read more »
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The Council of Trade Unions, on behalf of all affliated unions, is supporting the 30,000 members of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation who will stop work tomorrow and take industrial action for eight hours to amplify their need for better pay and conditions at work. “NZNO members are taking this stand to draw attention to… Read more »
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Yesterday’s ruling by the Employment Court found that the mother, Ms Fleming, of a severely disabled adult son with high care needs, is a homeworker and the Ministry of Health is her employer and therefore is entitled to be paid for hours worked caring. The CTU was an intervenor in this case. The Judge also… Read more »
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The CTU warmly welcomes the government announcement to explore a social unemployment insurance scheme. The CTU, together with Government and Business New Zealand, have already been looking at possible ways to support workers through change in the Future of Work Tripartite Forum. “When somone here loses their job, the pressure to get their next job… Read more »
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The President of the Council of Trade Unions supports Wellington bus drivers who have voted today to reject their employers offer. “NZ Bus thought it could get drivers to agree to a buy out of their terms and conditions through a lump sum payment. What they didn’t understand is that these working people will not… Read more »
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The Council of Trade Unions welcomes the Government’s investments in 2021 Budget released today. “We particularly welcome the spending on improving income support which will reduce all poverty including child poverty. However, the Budget should have gone further to secure essential public services for New Zealanders, and to deliver on the Government’s commitment to build… Read more »
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The Council of Trade Unions is delighted that the Labour Government has passed law lifting the minimum number days of paid sick leave to 10 days. “Working people campaigned for this improvement to sick leave. COVID really showed us how important it is that people have the sick leave they need,” CTU President Richard Wagstaff… Read more »
Read more... CTU President Richard Wagstaff said it was a good discussion, “It was a constructive meeting. We made it crystal clear how unhappy and angry union members are feeling in response to the policy announcement.”
Read more... The Council of Trade Unions says the future for working New Zealanders looks much brighter thanks to today’s announcement that Fair Pay Agreements are much closer to becoming a reality. The announcement was made by the Minister of Workplace Relations and Safety Hon. Michael Wood. “Fair Pay Agreements will provide a framework for fairness, they… Read more »
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The Council of Trade Unions is concerned that working people are continuing to bear the costs of the COVID-19 crisis. “Today’s figures from Statistics New Zealand show that 54% of all working people did not receive a pay increase in the last year. People working in both the public and private sectors experienced wage increases… Read more »
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