TIASA NEWS
TIASA Suffrage Day at AUT
In 1852, the first election in NZ history, voting was restricted to Māori and European men who owned property, and extended in 1867 all Māori and European men. On 19 September 1893 that women were finally allowed to vote. This was the result of years of protest...
Another 90 cents an hour added to the Living Wage from 1 September: $23.65
Great news – a solid boost to the Living Wage is being announced today as the rate is set to increase to $23.65 per hour for 2022/23. This kicks in from 1 September for employees of over 300 Living Wage employers. Thanks to the hard work of our experts at the Family...
Out of touch Luxon demands that poorest pay for inflation boosting giveaway
National Leader Christopher Luxon’s speech today proposed an economic agenda that is out of touch and would only boost debt, pump up inflation and make it harder for middle income and working New Zealanders to get ahead, says CTU Chief Economist Craig Renney. The...
Union movement releases COVID-19 vaccination policy
Source: CTU -- The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi has today publically released its COVID-19 vaccination policy. CTU President Richard Wagstaff, "We are encouraging employers to do the right thing and support the team of 5 million, including all...
Solid economic growth statistics show need for continued government support and focus on equality
Source: CTU -- The Council of Trade Unions welcomes today’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data showing New Zealand is on the right path to economic recovery from COVID-19. CTU Economist and Director of Policy Craig Renney said "Annual GDP growth 5.1 is impressive, and...
Level 3 Update, Sunday 29th August
Kia ora te whanau We hope that you have had a relaxing weekend under lockdown and that you and your whanau are staying safe and well. As you will be aware, Auckland and Northland remain on Level 4 at this stage, while the rest of the country is due to move to Level 3...
TIASA NEWS FLASH – Tertiary Organisations Site Access Update
Update re site access 20 Aug 2021
Tertiary Provider and International Bulletin Thursday 19 August
Kia ora TIASA whanau, Attached is the latest COVID-19 Tertiary Bulletin for urgent distribution to all members. Tertiary Bulletin Level 4 19 August FINAL We will get a further TIASA COVID-19 TIASA Newsletter out to you later today following the...
COVID-19 Update. TIASA News- Emergency Zoom, 17 August 2021
Update Emergency Zoom 17 Aug 2021
Tertiary Provider and International Bulletin Tuesday 17 August 2021
COVID-19 bulletin Tuesday 17 August 2021 FINAL
Union movement supports nurses’ strike
Source: CTU -- The Council of Trade Unions, on behalf of all affliated unions, is supporting the 30,000 members of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation who will stop work tomorrow and take industrial action for eight hours to amplify their need for better pay and...
Budget delivers for Vocational Education
Budget 2021 includes a big funding injection for tertiary vocational education and training. This commitment to support employers and trainees to get the skills that they need now and in the future, is a crucial part of the Government’s plan for the recovery from...
2021 Budget: CTU welcomes progress, but more needed to address the challenges of Building Back Better
Source: CTU -- The Council of Trade Unions welcomes the Government’s investments in 2021 Budget released today. "We particularly welcome the spending on improving income support which will reduce all poverty including child poverty. However, the Budget should have...
Safer sick leave a reality
Source: CTU -- The Council of Trade Unions is delighted that the Labour Government has passed law lifting the minimum number days of paid sick leave to 10 days. "Working people campaigned for this improvement to sick leave. COVID really showed us how important it is...
CTU public service unions meet with Public Service Minister
Source: CTU -- The Council of Trade Unions and affiliated public service unions, met with the Minister for the Public Service Hon Chris Hipkins this afternoon to discuss the pay expectations of those working in our public services. CTU President Richard Wagstaff said...
Employment Court finds in bus drivers favour & grants injunction against lockout
Source: CTU -- The Employment Court has forced NZ Bus to stop its ruthless tactics and allow drivers back on the job. "This decision is a huge relief for bus drivers who have been on the receiving end of an indefinite lockout and who faced the prospect of no income...
Minimum wage increases to $20
Source: CTU -- The Council of Trade Unions is welcoming the introduction of the new legal minimum wage of $20 per hour from 1 April 2021. CTU President Richard Wagstaff said, "it’s important that the $20 minimum wage has finally become a reality. "Over 170,000...
COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Extension announcement good for working people
Source: CTU -- The Council of Trade Unions welcomes the announcement by the Minister of Finance today to extend the COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme. The payment will protect jobs for businesses affected by the recent rise in alert levels. Applications to the Wage Subsidy...
COUNCIL OF TRADE UNIONS AND BUSINESS NZ CALL ON WORKPLACES TO STEP UP COVID RESPONSE
Source: CTU -- The Council of Trade Unions (CTU) and Business New Zealand (BNZ) are issuing a joint statement calling on all workplaces to play their part in ensuring that New Zealand beats the latest COVID outbreak and help minimise risk of future outbreaks....
TIASA NEWSLETTER CHRISTMAS EDITION 2020
Tiasa Newsletter Christmas Edition 2020