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- Government removal of fees-free a sign of their values
The removal of fees free from university students is a kick in the teeth for young people already being hammered by this government says Sandra Grey, President of the… Read More »Government removal of fees-free a sign of their values - Unemployment data continues to show pain
Data released today by Stats NZ on unemployment shows that all is not well in the labour market says Sandra Grey, President of the Council of Trade Unions Te… Read More »Unemployment data continues to show pain - NZ pay equity rollback triggers United Nations complaint
A group of organisations has lodged a formal complaint with the United Nations, asking it to investigate whether the government’s changes to New Zealand’s pay equity laws amount to… Read More »NZ pay equity rollback triggers United Nations complaint - CTU launches Roving Health and Safety Representatives policy on Workers’ Memorial Day
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi has today launched our Roving Health and Safety Representatives policy at the Workers’ Memorial Day commemoration in Wellington, with… Read More »CTU launches Roving Health and Safety Representatives policy on Workers’ Memorial Day - CTU welcomes Tax Justice Aotearoa policy statement
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi has welcomed today’s Tax Policy Statement from Tax Justice Aotearoa, calling it a timely and important contribution to what… Read More »CTU welcomes Tax Justice Aotearoa policy statement - New Zealand loses 41,000 jobs in two years as government offers no plan
New Zealand has 41,465 fewer filled jobs compared with two years ago, with Stats NZ data confirming a sustained decline in employment that the Government has failed to address,… Read More »New Zealand loses 41,000 jobs in two years as government offers no plan
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Have you suffered a workplace injury or an injury that affects your ability to work?
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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
- 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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Unite | Assistant Secretary | Location: Anywhere in New Zealand
Reports to: National Secretary Hours: 30-40 hours per week negotiable, (some evening/weekend work required) Salary: As per the Unite Staff Agreement Start Date: Negotiable Assistant Secretary – a senior leadership position for a dedicated, strategic and experienced Organiser helping steer the union’s growth, campaigns, and operations nationwide. This role supports the National Secretary and is… Read…
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PSA Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi | Union Organiser | Dunedin
The PSA Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi is the largest union in New Zealand, Aotearoa and is an innovative and dynamic organisation employing 200 staff throughout New Zealand. We have over 95,000 members working in central and local government, health and community services. As the largest union in New Zealand Aotearoa, we can provide opportunities… Read…
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PSA Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi | National Sector Leader | Wellington
The PSA, Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi, is the largest union in New Zealand, Aotearoa and is an innovative and dynamic organisation employing over 200 staff throughout New Zealand. We have over 95,000 members working in central and local government, health and community services. As the largest union in New Zealand Aotearoa, we can provide… Read…
Opinion
- Conflict everywhere, especially here in New Zealand
The first of April is both April Fools’ Day and the start of the new financial year. In Aotearoa New Zealand, it’s also the time when the support we give… Read More »Conflict everywhere, especially here in New Zealand - Resolving Pay Equity for Care and Support workers is a Disability Rights issue
There will be those who read that headline and scratch their heads and wonder, what does resolving Pay Equity have to do with Disability Rights? Some will say that Disability… Read More »Resolving Pay Equity for Care and Support workers is a Disability Rights issue - Workers First Union 3: Uber 1
A.C.T is an acronym. It stands for the Association of Consumers and Taxpayers. Why then are they doing Ubers bidding when they (Uber) are neither a consumer nor a taxpayer?… Read More »Workers First Union 3: Uber 1 - Kotahitanga in action | Unions at Waitangi
This Waitangi Day, a delegation of NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi leadership and Te Rūnanga o ngā Kaimahi Māori o Aotearoa members travelled up North to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds to… Read More »Kotahitanga in action | Unions at Waitangi - Back on Track? Not according to workers.
Aotearoa New Zealand is way off track according to workers who took part in the CTU’s Mood of the Workforce Survey. Off track because we see the super-rich getting even… Read More »Back on Track? Not according to workers. - 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
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