Today’s announcement that the Government will not be supporting a Capital Gains tax is “hugely disappointing” says CTU President Richard Wagstaff. “Working people need a fairer New Zealand, a place where we can all thrive. Ensuring that everyone contributes their share is a key part of that. A fairer tax system remains part of the… Read more »
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“Working Kiwis need to know that this Labour led Government is built on foundations of fairness,” CTU President Richard Wagstaff said. “Supporting a fairer tax system is the right thing to do. Implementing a CGT (Capital Gains Tax) will make our tax system fairer. In addition there are other changes which need to be made… Read more »
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The Council of Trade Unions has provided a written submission to the parliamentary Select Committee in support of the proposed improvements to gun laws. “As a nation we recognise that the Christchurch terrorist attack and the murders of 50 women, men and children has impacted on how much control we now need when it comes… Read more »
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The CTU welcomes the updated Living Wage rate of $21.15 per hour. The independently assessed rate is defined as being: ‘the income necessary to provide workers and their families with the basic necessities of life. A living wage will enable workers to live with dignity and to participate as active citizens in society.’ “We celebrate… Read more »
Read more...The Council of Trade Unions (CTU) strongly backs the increase to the minimum wage from Monday 1 April by $1.20 to $17.70 per hour. According to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), there are about 71,500 working Kiwis currently paid the minimum wage in New Zealand and there are over 209,000 working people… Read more »
Read more... New Zealanders throughout the country will come together for the National Remembrance Service on Friday 29 March from 10am. “A binding thread throughout the union movement is the notion that an injury to one is an injury to all. What happened in Christchurch on March 15th devastated our Muslim community and it broke the collective… Read more »
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The Council of Trade Unions supports young people who are taking action this Friday and striking for Climate Justice. All across New Zealand young people will be taking collective action on Friday to demand that the government do more to look after our planet and do more to prevent further global warming. “Young people are… Read more »
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On the eve of International Women’s Day working women are celebrating the achievements and progress women have made whilst looking towards the challenges which remain. “New Zealand has a proud history of recognising women’s voices. We will always hold dear, like a precious taonga, the achievement of Kiwi women being first to vote in the… Read more »
Read more... Government research conducted by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) shows tens of thousands of Kiwi workers are being sacked by their employers every year as employers take advantage of unfair trial periods. “What this research shows us is that people who are employed on trial periods are being increasingly treated as disposable.… Read more »
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The Council of Trade Unions is welcoming the release of today’s report from the Tax Working Group. The CTUs Economist Bill Rosenberg was a member of this group. “It is good to see that the Working Group has come up with some tangible things that the government can do to create a fairer system for… Read more »
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