All around the world working people are united in the shared experiences of dealing with the COVID-19 virus. “For many working working people, this is period of stress, uncertainty and worry,” CTU President Wagstaff said. “Everyone who wants a job should have a good job. It is a fundamental aspect of wellness and should always… Read more »
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Today, 28th of April, is Worker’s Memorial Day. “We must all take responsibility for better health and safety at work in New Zealand. 100 working people were killed in workplaces in the last year,” said Council of Trade Unions President Richard Wagstaff. “It is a sombre reflection that today we also open up many workplaces… Read more »
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The Council of Trade Unions is calling on employers and industry to continue to value those people who have done essential work during the level 4 lockdown. “On the eve of entering level 3 I want to take the opportunity to acknowledge everyone who has been working during level 4; on behalf of all working… Read more »
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Today the Council of Trade Unions has released simplified guidance for people going back to work on-site when New Zealand enters Level 3 on Tuesday the 28th of April. President Richard Wagstaff says that the guidance has been put together to provide working people with clarity about what a safe worksite looks like at Level… Read more »
Read more... The Council of Trade Unions welcomes the government’s announcement to extend the leave subsidy as part of the package to support working people through the consequences of the COVID-19 virus. However, the CTU believes more can be done to support working people. CTU President, Richard Wagstaff is pleased that the ‘at-risk’ subsidy has been provided.… Read more »
Read more... The Government’s leave subsidy for working people who have high vulnerability to COVID or share a bubble with vulnerable people must be extended and improved by meeting three simple tests to succeed says the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions. CTU President Richard Wagstaff outline these criteria. “Firstly, the Government’s scheme to protect at risk… Read more »
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The Council of Trade Unions wants to ensure that all steps are taken to ensure that any worker who identifies as being at higher risk of severe illness is encouraged to stay at home. CTU President Richard Wagstaff wants the government to provide working people and employers with clear advice about what a shift to… Read more »
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The Council of Trade Unions has welcomed the Treasury’s release of their scenario projections on the economic effect of COVID-19 on New Zealand as being scary but useful. CTU Economist Andrea Black comments, “All the scenarios show severe increases in the numbers of people without paid work. Already the numbers of people needing access to… Read more »
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The Covid-19 lockdown does not change any law around public holidays (or any employment law) The lockdown does not change ‘what is otherwise a working day’ If you work on a Good Friday or Easter Monday you are entitled to time and a half and an alternative holiday (unless you don’t normally work Friday/Monday) If… Read more »
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The Council of Trade Unions is calling on Fletchers Building Limited to do the right thing and reverse their decision to cut the pay for their employees by up to 70%. “We are calling on one of New Zealand’s biggest companies to do the right thing by their employees and hold off making such hasty… Read more »
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