CTU public service unions meet with Public Service Minister
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The Council of Trade Unions and affiliated public service unions, met with the Minister for the Public Service...
Govt To Criminalise Parents For Affirming Biology
Source: Family First
Media Release 30 July 2021Family First NZ says that the proposed ‘conversion therapy’ ban will be yet another attack on parents’ rights,...
Clarification needed on MIQ for New Zealand crews
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
The union representing New Zealand seafarers is asking the Government to provide more clarity around MIQ rules for crews...
CTU welcomes Minimum Wage Change
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The CTU today is welcoming the decision to increase the Minimum Wage to $21.20 an hour from April...
World’s Longest Married Couple In New Zealand
Source: Family First
Media Release 13 February 2020NZ’s longest married couple is believed to be also the world’s longest married couple.
“New Zealand couple JERAM &...
Maersk should be employing New Zealand seafarers for its new local service
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
Global shipping giant Maersk has announced a new service called Sirius Star which will use two overseas flagged Maersk...
Ports of Auckland: it’s about accountability
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
Maritime Union Local 13 Auckland Branch Secretary Russell Mayn says he is appalled at comments from Auckland Chamber of...
Maritime Union welcomes charges against former Ports of Auckland CEO
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union has welcomed news the individual facing charges for the 2020 death of a worker at the...
Maritime Union calls for Government review of Marsden Point closure
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says the closure of Marsden Point refinery is sending New Zealand on a high risk track...
Labour Market Statistics are far better than expected
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The Council of Trade Unions says the wage subsidy has done the job it was intended to do...
Union movement welcomes $20 minimum wage
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
Working people are pleased that the minimum wage will increase to $20 per hour from 1 April 2021....
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...
