Helen Kelly
Council of Trade Unions President steps down
The Council of Trade Unions president, Helen Kelly, is stepping down from her role due to her terminal cancer diagnosis. The high-profile union boss says it's irresponsible to stand for another four… Audio
Union succeeds in prosecution over forestry death
The Council of Trade Unions has succesfully prosecuted a forestry compnay over a worker's death on the job. The workplace safety regulator, WorkSafe declined to persue any legal action - why? Helen… Audio
Council of Trade Unions is calling zero hour contracts a sham
The Council of Trade Unions is calling the government's proposed changes to zero hour contracts a sham. Audio
Union calls for immediate tightening on health and safety
The President of the Council of Trade Unions, Helen Kelly, is in our Auckland studio. 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
CTU concerned about weakening changes
The Workplace Relations and Safety Minister, Michael Woodhouse, said he was unavailable to come on Morning Report. Helen Kelly is the president of the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions. 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
Unions and business head to head
We're joined by the president of the Council of Trade Unions, Helen Kelly, and the chief executive of Business New Zealand, Phil O'Reilly. Audio
Future jobs in primary sector expected in cities, not on farms
More and more primary sector jobs in the future won't require workers getting their hands dirty. The government estimates an extra 50 thousand workers will be needed if the sector is to reach its goal… Audio
CTU president says law change will hurt workers
The president of the Council of Trade Unions Helen Kelly is in our Wellington studio. 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
Dairy sector is mis-using immigration system - Helen Kelly
The Council of Trade Unions says the dairy sector is mis-using the immigration system to shut New Zealanders out of its jobs. Audio
Insight for 12 October 2014 - Is Dairy Milking Migrants?
Ian Telfer explores what is happening with dairy workers and migrant employees. Audio
CTU worries that National's win will erode workers' rights
The Business and Farming sector have welcomed National's victory on Saturday but the Council of Trade Unions is concerned the National Party's commanding win will further erode workers' rights. Audio
CTU says forestry case could set a major precedent
A man will appear in the Levin District Court today charged with manslaughter over the death of a forestry worker in 2013. Audio
Scissor lift topples killing worker at port
A worker has died at Lyttelton Port after a scissor lift toppled over this afternoon. Audio
What do the latest treasury figures mean for you?
The Government's books are back in the black but next year's projected surplus is likely to be 75 million dollars less than expected. Audio
Unemployment at 5-year low but wages stagnate
With unemployment at its lowest level in more than five years companies are taking on more workers, but despite the growing economy, wages have stagnated. Audio
Council of Trade Unions is again urging the government to regulate the forestry industry.
The CTU organised a memorial service in Wellington yesterday for the family and friends of the 34 men who have died in the industry since 2007. Audio
High rate of deaths in the forestry industry
The Council of Trade Unions is taking its own legal action against two forestry companies over the deaths of workers on the job because it says Worksafe New Zealand is not holding the industry to… Audio
