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Latest Press Releases
- Health and Safety changes driven by ACT party ideology
Health and Safety changes driven by ACT party ideology, not evidence said NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff. Changes to health and safety legislation proposed by the Minister… Read More »Health and Safety changes driven by ACT party ideology - Recession ends – Economic challenges remain
Figures released by Statistics New Zealand today showed that the economy grew by 0.7% ending the very deep recession seen over the past year, said NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi… Read More »Recession ends – Economic challenges remain - Government must act decisively and ban engineered stone
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi have reiterated their call for Government to protect workers by banning engineered stone in a submission on MBIE’s silica dust consultation. “If Brooke van… Read More »Government must act decisively and ban engineered stone - New procurement rules hurt low-income workers
New draft government procurement guidelines will remove living wage protections for thousands of low-paid workers in Aotearoa New Zealand, said NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff. “The Minister… Read More »New procurement rules hurt low-income workers - It’s time for Beehive women to get real on pay equity
NZCTU Secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges is issuing a challenge to women in government to stand with working women on International Women’s Day by pushing policies to reduce the gender pay… Read More »It’s time for Beehive women to get real on pay equity - Citizen’s arrest powers will put workers in harm’s way
The Government’s announcement to change citizen’s arrest powers shows workers will bear the brunt of their lack of a plan to deal with retail crime, said NZCTU Te Kauae… Read More »Citizen’s arrest powers will put workers in harm’s way
Workplace Injury Advocacy Service
Have you suffered a workplace injury or an injury that affects your ability to work?
Do you need help to access your ACC entitlements?
One of our phone-based advocates will work with you to:
- Find the best way to resolve your problem in accessing your entitlements
- Help to prepare you for meetings with ACC or an Accredited Employer
- Identify other resources and help that may be available to you.
Latest Union Jobs
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ASMS Toi Mata Hauora | Industrial Officer | Wellington or Christchurch
The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists/Toi Mata Hauora (ASMS) is the union for salaried senior doctors and dentists throughout New Zealand. Most of our members are employed by Te Whatu Ora as medical or dental specialists. Due to a retirement, we are seeking an industrial officer to join our industrial team, based in Wellington or… Read…
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Unite Union | Support Organiser (fixed term) | Wellington
Unite Union- Support Organiser vacancy (fixed term) Unite Union has a fixed term contract for a support organiser based in Wellington. The Job is for 18 hours a week until October 31st, at which point the role will be reviewed. Job would be working with the Unite Union Wellington team on: -Recruiting union members in the hospitality industry (fast… Read…
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Workers First Union | Solicitor | Wellington, Christchurch or Auckland
POSITION: SolicitorLocation: Wellington, Christchurch or AucklandREPORTS TO: Legal Services Manager and General SecretaryLIAISES WITH: Other legal staff, External Counsel, Industrial staff, Secretaries and Administration staff PRIMARY OBJECTIVES1.1 Provide legal advice and representation to Workers First Union (formerly known as “FIRST Union”) and union members in respect to employment-related matters and in the case of the… Read…
Opinion
- 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 - Unity for 2025
As we approach 2025, we find ourselves navigating challenging and uncertain times. The global political stage has shifted dramatically, with Trump’s re-election in the US intensifying international instability, environmental inaction,… Read More »Unity for 2025 - Equal Pay, Equal Rights: Fighting for Pay Equity in Aotearoa
Next month will mark 52 years since the Equal Pay Act was passed in Aotearoa New Zealand. For over a hundred years, unions have continued to work tirelessly in the… Read More »Equal Pay, Equal Rights: Fighting for Pay Equity in Aotearoa - Aotearoa’s Moral Failure on Migrant Worker Rights
Richard Wagstaff There is no place for migrant worker exploitation in a decent society, and yet in Aotearoa New Zealand many migrant workers continue to contend with low wages, exploitation,… Read More »Aotearoa’s Moral Failure on Migrant Worker Rights - Government says ‘do your bit’ – young workers say ‘do better’
Dr Zoë Port Today marks International Youth Day, and the NZCTU’s youth network Stand Up is calling on the Government to do better by young workers – following the bleak… Read More »Government says ‘do your bit’ – young workers say ‘do better’
Featured Campaign
We need corporate manslaughter laws
Unlike other countries, Aotearoa New Zealand doesn’t have corporate manslaughter laws.
This needs to change. This is how you can help make the change we need to ensure everyone gets home from work.
- Read our blog about the human cost of workplace deaths
- Add your name to the #StandWithPike Open Letter
- Sign the Not One More Petition
- Find out what a corporate manslaughter law could look like
- Read the corporate manslaughter FAQs
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