The Council of Trade unions welcomes confirmation from Employment Relations Authority that: – Workers were entitled to be paid during lockdown because they were ready, willing and able to work even though they could not enter the workplace. – Minimum wage applied to all contracted hours (not just hours worked). – Any reduction of pay… Read more »
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CTU President Richard Wagstaff is pleased that that the recommendations of the Pay Equity Joint Working Group have emerged in the drafting of new pay equity legislation. “The Council of Trade Unions was concerned that the current Equal Pay Amendment Bill had strayed from the agreed principles set out by the tripartite Pay Equity Joint… Read more »
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“Working people have signaled their commitment to do more to address the most pressing issue of our time; climate change. The energy policies that the Green Party have launched today provide a meaningful contribution to addressing climate change,” CTU President Richard Wagstaff said. “The COVID-19 crisis has presented us all with an opportunity to re-imagine… Read more »
Read more... Ensuring that babies have time at home with their primary caregivers has always been the goal of the campaign to extend paid parental leave to 26 weeks. On July 1st 26 weeks of paid parental leave starts. “This campaign has been successful because of the amazing work, and compelling arguments, of organisations, including unions, who… Read more »
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The Council of Trade Unions is supporting the Green Party’s announcement today of a Poverty Action Plan. “We can create the New Zealand we dream of. A place which is fairer for all, ensuring that those with the least have more income and an improved quality of life,” CTU Secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges said. “Regardless of… Read more »
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The CTU supports better planning across the country to ensure that working people are matched up with education and training which provides a clear pathway to jobs. Today’s announcement from the Government of independent Regional Skills Leadership Groups (RSLGs) forms a significant piece of the puzzle in achieving smart, future focused planning. “This is a vital… Read more »
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Today’s release of the Health and Disability System review led by Heather Simpson is welcomed by the Council of Trade Unions. “Our health system needs to change to ensure that New Zealanders get the care they need, when they need it,” CTU President Richard Wagstaff said. “This report has shone a clear light on some… Read more »
Read more... The Council of Trade Unions is led by principles of democracy at every step of our decision making processes. The decisions of the union movement are determined by working people. We stand alongside all our affiliates including the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO). The NZNO have democratic processes set out in their rules and constitutions.… Read more »
Read more...Everyone at work should be well. The experience of COVID-19 has taught us how important it is that people stay home when they are sick. It’s best for them and it’s best for everyone else in the workplace to stop bugs spreading. “Currently the law provides for 5 days paid sick leave for a full… Read more »
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The Council of Trade Unions is congratulating teacher aides in achieving an historic pay equity offer from the government to settle their long standing concerns. “What this offer from the government does is acknowledge the historic under valuation of the significant and important work that the, predominately female, teacher aide workforce does. NZEI members have… Read more »
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