The Council of Trade Unions is welcoming today’s announcement from the Minister of Finance to provide individualised targeted financial support for working people who have been made redundant by their employers as a direct result of COVID-19. “The Government is showing how nimble and responsive they can be to meet the needs of our community.… Read more »
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The Council of Trade Unions (CTU) acknowledges the responsive nature of the Government’s 2020 Budget. There is a necessary need to focus on addressing the significant issues New Zealanders are facing in a COVID-19 world. CTU Economist Andrea Black thinks that the government is heading down the right path – but wants to see the… Read more »
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The Council of Trade Unions is welcoming the move at 11.59pm tonight to level two and the opening up of our society from the 7 week period of ‘lockdown’. CTU President Richard Wagstaff wants everyone to feel safe at work. “Regardless of the work you do, regardless of the industry you work in, you should… Read more »
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The Council of Trade Unions welcomes the direction signaled by Minister of Finance and the approach of respond, recover and rebuild so that New Zealand absolutely can ‘Be the country we have always said we want to be’. CTU Economist Andrea Black, completely agrees with the Minister and the government, that New Zealand society faced… Read more »
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The union movement wholeheartedly backs the Greens’ three point plan released yesterday to support essential workers with real say in their work and decent incomes. CTU President Richard Wagstaff says the plan will be a great way for the government to recognise the incredible effort essential workers have put in to keep us all safe.… Read more »
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The Council of Trade Unions is calling on the government to do the right thing and provide emergency benefits for those on temporary working visas who have been made redundant by their employers. “The legislation is already in place to provide these benefits, under section 63 and 64 of the Social Security Act, but MSD… Read more »
Read more... 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 »
Read more... 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 »
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