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Advocacy angst as campaign begins - officially
The Herald copped criticism for publishing a front-page attack ad targeting the National Party leader this week - but it was far from the first time ads like it have appeared in print. Meanwhile… Audio
Govt should protect foreign firm employees in NZ - CTU
The government should legislate to make sure people employed by overseas companies get at least minimum New Zealand pay and conditions while they are here, the Council of Trade Unions says.
'Helen gave us hope where nobody else did'
Heartfelt tributes to Helen Kelly, one of New Zealand's most prominent unionists, continue to flow from all corners of the country. Video
Helen Kelly dies, aged 52
John Campbell visited Helen Kelly in her home in August to discuss her work, her life, and her illness. This is her story. Video, Audio
Tributes flow for unionist Helen Kelly after she dies of cancer
Tributes to Helen Kelly, former CTU head and one of New Zealand's most prominent ever trade unionists, have flowed from all corners of the country today following her death. Audio
CTU urges government to fix holiday pay errors
The Council of Trade Unions is urging the government to do more to fix errors in holiday pay which could top two billion dollars. Audio
CTU, MBIE meet over pay botchup
The Labour Inspectorate held a meeting today with the Council of Trade Unions to talk about the 24-thousand workers that have been shortchanged on their holiday pay since 2012. Video, Audio
CTU urges Maori farmers to back meatworkers
The Council of Trade Unions is urging Maori farmers to withhold their stock from meat processing giant AFFCO in a bid to restart contract talks.
Kelly announces new campaign in final speech
In her final speech as Council of Trade Union president, Helen Kelly said it was more important than ever that families understood what a union is and what it does.
Helen Kelly steps down but fights on
As Helen Kelly steps down as president of the Council of Trade Unions, she discusses her career highlights and hopes for the future with Brent Edwards. Audio
Meatworker job conditions could worsen - union
Unions representing meatworkers are worried they may have to sign up to "outrageous working conditions".
Private prosecution win over forestry worker's death
The Council of Trade Unions has won a private prosecution over the death of a forestry worker after WorkSafe declined to prosecute. Audio
Private prosecution succeeds where Worksafe fails
It's taken a private prosecution to get a forestry company to plead guilty over the death of one its workers - a case Worksafe refused to take. Audio
CTU on quarry accidents
This is the third accident at a quarry this year after a Timaru man was killed in March and a Tauranga man was crushed by a 45-tonne rock cutter. Audio
Union boss's battle for workers and personal battle
Helen Kelly has been at the helm of the CTU for eight years and is the Union's chief spokesperson on many issues facing workers, including advocating for safe and health workplaces. Helen's been a… Audio
More transparency around trade deal called for
Four years after a petition was tabled in Parliament calling for more transparency around the negotiation of the Trans-Pacific trade agreement, one of the organisers - the Council of Trade Unions -… Audio
CTU critical of MBIE and petrol station owners
The Council of Trade Unions says petrol station owners who penalise their employees when drivers steal petrol are breaking the law. Audio
Influential Kiwis talk about their influences: Helen Kelly
CTU president Helen Kelly tells us about the individuals, books and events that have influenced her. Audio