Inflation data disguises continued higher cost of living for the poorest
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The Council of Trade Unions is concerned that today’s consumer price index (CPI) data shows that for the...
Transport plan a chance to rebuild coastal shipping
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union welcomes the Government’s transport policy, which was released today, as an opportunity to restore New Zealand’s...
COVID-19: Short term absence payments welcomed by unions
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The Council of Trade Unions is welcoming the introduction of the new Short-Term Absence Payment (STAP) as part...
Parents Banned From Stopping Puberty Blockers For Children – Justice Minister
Source: Family First
“That is not cool with me” – Kris Faafoi, Minister of Justice
Media Release – 30 July 2021Family First NZ says that if...
Unions call for urgent Government action to ensure working people are well at work
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The Council of Trade Unions is calling on the Government to act with urgency to ensure that when...
Maritime Union demands Government action in offshore crewing dispute
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
Maritime Union of New Zealand Wellington Branch Secretary Jim King says local crews in the Taranaki offshore industry have...
Infected crew members highlight a weak point in border security
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
Two COVID-positive foreign crew members are self-isolating on the Spanish-flagged deep sea fishing vessel Viking Bay off the Taranaki...
CTU backs stronger Māori representation in local democracy
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi welcomes the Government’s introduction of the Local Electoral (Māori Wards...
MP Slams Sham Process of Abortion Select Committee
Source: Family First
Media Release 14 February 2020National MP Agnes Loheni – a member of the abortion select committee – has slammed the process of...
Bus drivers indefinitely locked-out by employer
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The Council of Trade Unions is shocked and appalled by the behaviour of NZ Bus, owned by Next...
COVID-19: Unions pleased that vaccinations to start soon
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi welcomes todays announcement from the Prime Minister that the COVID-19...
Support for the Wellington bus drivers
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The President of the Council of Trade Unions supports Wellington bus drivers who have voted today to reject...
