Support a People’s Vaccine
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
Based on current Covid vaccine supply projections, nine out of ten people in low-income developing countries won’t get a...
E tū welcomes vaccine arrival – E tū
Source: Etu Union
The expected early arrival of Aotearoa New Zealand’s first vaccine shipment is welcome news to E tū, the union representing many border...
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...
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...
Time to refresh national curriculum
Source: Post Primary Teachers Association (PPTA)
Secondary teachers are pleased to hear that the national curriculum is to be refreshed.
PPTA Te Wehengarua president, Melanie Webber...
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...
One step closer to Matariki holiday – E tū
Source: Etu Union
Workers across the country are celebrating today as the Labour Government take a further step towards their pre-election commitment to make Matariki...
Staring down the barrel of a senior doctor staffing crisis
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
It can take at least 13 years to train a hospital specialist and we are facing not only gaping...
Union welcomes border workers given priority for COVID-19 vaccine – E tū
Source: Etu Union
E tū supports the Government’s commitment ensuring that border workers and their families are prioritised in the roll-out of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine.
Prime...
Improved cancer treatment relies on more staff
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Toi Mata Hauora warns cancer treatment in New Zealand will not improve without...
Strong headline employment data hides weak spots in labour market
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The Council of Trade Unions is pleased that employment numbers out today show that the recovery from COVID-19...
Climate change response an opportunity for more equitable society
Source: Public Service Association (PSA)
As the Climate Change Commission advocates significant change to the New Zealand economy, the Public Service Association argues this presents...
