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...
Equal Pay Amendment Act comes into force
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The Equal Pay Amendment Act has now come into force.
“We are now closer to achieving equal pay in...
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...
New Zealand shipping answer to supply chain crisis
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
As concerns about New Zealand’s supply chain grow, the Maritime Union says the answers are there to alleviate shipping...
Unions welcome Greens’ call for more action to reduce emissions
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The Council of Trade Unions is agreeing with Greens co-leader James Shaw who gave a speech this afternoon...
Minimum wage increases to $20
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The Council of Trade Unions is welcoming the introduction of the new legal minimum wage of $20 per...
Physical Restraint Rules Place All Children At Risk
Source: Family First
Media Release 7 February 2020Ministry of Education data gained under the Official Information Act show that almost 6,000 reports of physical restraint...
Government Erodes Parental Role With Vaccine Advice
Source: Family First
The latest Government advice regarding booking
COVID-19 vaccinations for children is a real concern. It explicitly says:
“as a 12 to 15-year-old, your parent or...
Unions: Better resourcing of WorkSafe – a lesson from Whakaari
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The Ministry for Business innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today released its targeted review of adventure activities regulations....
New Workplace Relations Minister Welcomed
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The Council of Trade Unions, on behalf of all working people welcomes Michael Wood as Minister of Workplace...
Employment Court finds in bus drivers favour & grants injunction against lockout
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The Employment Court has forced NZ Bus to stop its ruthless tactics and allow drivers back on the...
Safer sick leave starts
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
Working people are celebrating paid sick leave increasing from 5 to 10 days effective from Saturday 24 July...
