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- GDP data shows economic growth is flatlining
New GDP data released today from Statistics New Zealand showed that the economy flatlined over the past six months, and overall, the economy is still smaller than it was… Read More »GDP data shows economic growth is flatlining - Voter suppression law must be reversed
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is condemning the National-led Government’s Electoral Amendment Bill, rushed through Parliament this week, which will disenfranchise tens of thousands of New Zealanders. “Voter participation… Read More »Voter suppression law must be reversed - Forecasts show Govt economic strategy failing workers
The Treasury’s latest forecasts, released today, show the Government’s economic strategy isn’t working and that workers will be paying the price for years to come, said NZCTU President Sandra… Read More »Forecasts show Govt economic strategy failing workers - Employment bill is worst attack on workers in decades
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is condemning select committee changes to the Employment Relations Amendment Bill, which would give bad employers an even greater ability to exploit workers. “This… Read More »Employment bill is worst attack on workers in decades - Pay gap pushes women into a month of unpaid work
November 30 marks a bleak milestone – all women in Aotearoa are effectively working for free compared to men, due to persisting gender and ethnic pay gaps. “This moment… Read More »Pay gap pushes women into a month of unpaid work - Unions call on Prime Minister to uphold democratic values and respect school communities
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi President, Sandra Grey, is calling on the Prime Minister to uphold democratic values and ensure his MPs refrain from… Read More »Unions call on Prime Minister to uphold democratic values and respect school communities
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One of our phone-based advocates will work with you to:
- Find the best way to resolve your problem in accessing your entitlements
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Latest Union Jobs
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NZEI Te Riu Roa | Field Officer – Ōtepōti / Dunedin
Field Officer Ōtepōti | Dunedin Permanent, 1.0 FTE Grade J from $96,671 Purpose-driven work | Matching Kiwisaver up to 6.5% Health Insurance reimbursement scheme | 26 days annual leave About the role: We are looking for a Field Officer to join our Ōtepōti based team. You will report to a Lead Organiser and your role… Read…
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NZEI Te Riu Roa | Principal Support Officer – Waikato & Waiariki (Hamilton-based)
School Principals Trade Union Support Officer Kirikiriroa | Hamilton (base) Permanent, 1.0 FTE Grade J from $96,671 Purpose-driven work | Matching Kiwisaver up to 6.5% Health Insurance reimbursement scheme | 26 days annual leave Vehicle provided | Supportive internal network About the role: We are looking for a Principal Support Officer to join our Hamilton-based… Read…
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TEU TE HAUTŪ KAHURANGI | Communications and Campaigns Officer – Wellington
The Tertiary Education Union (TEU) is looking for a new Communications and Campaigns Officer.We are an activist led, organising and campaigning union working across all parts of the tertiaryeducation sector. We are looking for a person to fill this exciting and challenging role. We are an education union committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and… Read…
Opinion
- NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Sandra Grey Speech to the Labour Conference 2025
Thank you for inviting me to join you today. I want to use this time to get to know each other. I want this time with you to be a… Read More »NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Sandra Grey Speech to the Labour Conference 2025 - We are over it, and up for it
Dr Sandra Grey was elected as NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President in October 2025. The power and energy of the union movement has been on full display in the last… Read More »We are over it, and up for it - Richard Wagstaff’s response to the Government on nationwide strikes
This statement was originally published by The Post The strikes planned by several unions on October 23 represent the biggest day of industrial action in decades. More than a hundred… Read More »Richard Wagstaff’s response to the Government on nationwide strikes - Women Rise Up: 2025 Women’s Council Conference
On July 4 and 5, NZCTU Women’s Council welcomed over 120 wāhine toa at the biennial Women’s Conference “Women Rise Up” at the Lower Hutt Event Centre. The programme was… Read More »Women Rise Up: 2025 Women’s Council Conference - Standing Strong at Waitangi
It seemed like a particularly poignant year to be at Waitangi for the annual celebrations. After 15 months of mask-off attacks against Māori through various bills, policy shifts and attempts… Read More »Standing Strong at Waitangi - The Real State of the Nation: Fear, Anger, and a Demand for Change
Richard Wagstaff It was incredibly jarring to hear the hubris from the Prime Minister during his recent state of the nation address. I had just spent close to a week… Read More »The Real State of the Nation: Fear, Anger, and a Demand for Change
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