The Council of Trade Unions is calling on the New Zealand Government to ratify an International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention against violence and harassment at work. “Nobody should ever experience violence and harassment at work. That’s why artists, activists, working people and their unions are calling on the Government to sign up to the International… Read more »
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Election promise to security guards fulfilled
The Council of Trade Unions is pleased that the Government has fulfilled an election promise to provide for better employment protections for security guards. “Past experience has shown that security guards are a vulnerable workforce susceptible to significant changes in employment terms and conditions. When contracts for security services change hands the people working as… Read more »
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Unions support declaration of Climate Emergency
New Zealand Council of Trade Unions President Richard Wagstaff today supported the Prime Minister’s Announcement of a climate change emergency, saying it signaled a more urgent move to a Just Transition for people working in carbon-based industries. “Through the Covid-19 response, this Government has already shown what is possible in the face of an emergency… Read more »
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Safer sick leave a step closer
Working people are welcoming today’s announcement from Hon Michael Wood, Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, that the law change, increasing minimum sick leave from 5 days to 10 days per year, will be initiated before Christmas. “We are pleased that the Minister has clearly heard the rationale of the union movement’s campaign to increase… Read more »
Read more...CTU welcomes living wage for fruit pickers
The Council of Trade Unions is welcoming today’s announcement by Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor that the 2000 people from the Pacific being brought to New Zealand to pick seasonal fruit, will be paid no less than the living wage of $22.10 per hour. “This decision sets an important precedent for… Read more »
Read more...10 years since Pike disaster
November 19 marks the 10th anniversary of Pike River Mine disaster when 29 men were killed at work in the mine. No no-one has ever been held to account for the deaths. “Ten years on from Pike – a preventable workplace catastrophe – things have changed, improvements have been made, but there is so much… Read more »
Read more...10 years since Pike disaster
November 19 marks the 10th anniversary of Pike River Mine disaster when 29 men were killed at work in the mine. No no-one has ever been held to account for the deaths. “Ten years on from Pike – a preventable workplace catastrophe – things have changed, improvements have been made, but there is so much… Read more »
Read more...Unions call for urgent Government action to ensure working people are well at work
The Council of Trade Unions is calling on the Government to act with urgency to ensure that when working people are sick, or advised to self-isolate, they are able to stay home without financial loss. “The Government needs to urgently extend the COVID Leave Scheme so that all working people who are advised to self-isolate… Read more »
Read more...Employers must adhere to public health rules
The Council of Trade Unions (CTU) is reminding employers that they have an obligation to do the right thing by employees and adhere to public health advice at all times including when it comes to dealing with COVID. “If an employee is unwell they should stay home. If an employee signals to their employer that… Read more »
Read more...CTU announces new Economist and Director of Policy
The Council of Trade Unions is delighted to announce the permanent appointment of Craig Renney to the position of CTU Economist and Director of Policy. Craig Renney replaces Andrea Black at the end of her fixed-term contract. “Craig brings a wealth of experience with him having worked most recently for the Minister of Finance, Grant… Read more »
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