NZEI is an affiliate of the Council of Trade Unions which helps represent the views and needs of thousands of working New Zealanders.  Click here for the latest news and the CTU's weekly newsletter, The Unionist.

The CTU is currently supporting a Minimum Wage Bill, proposed by Sue Bradford of the Green Party, to ensure 16 and 17 year old workers get equal pay for equal work. Read more.

Unions are also being asked to support lowpaid workers. Read more