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Unions fight for workers rights. We have achieved Fair Pay Agreements, minimum wage, safe working conditions, paid holidays, equal pay for work of equal value.
Latest Press Releases
- Inflation data confirms real terms minimum wage cut
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is concerned for low-income workers given new data released by Stats NZ that shows inflation was 2.5% for the year to March 2025, rising… Read More »Inflation data confirms real terms minimum wage cut - NZCTU announce transformative policy vision for Aotearoa
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi has launched a new policy platform, Aotearoa Reimagined, which has been developed by engaging workers, community leaders and policy… Read More »NZCTU announce transformative policy vision for Aotearoa - Brooke van Velden ramps up her war on working people
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is dismayed that Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Brooke van Velden has launched another attack on workers’ rights by removing employment protections for… Read More »Brooke van Velden ramps up her war on working people - 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
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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NZNO Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa | Organiser | Auckland
New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is the union for nurses and health workers. NZNO represents more than 62,000 nurses, midwives, students, kaimahi hauora and health workers of which 4,500 are Māori members in Aotearoa/New Zealand. We represent the interests of nurses on professional and employment related matters. NZNO is a progressive organisation which works to… Read…
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PSA Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi | Union organisers | Wellington
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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NZEI Te Riu Roa | Field Officer | KaitakawaengaTe Whanganui-a-tara | Wellington
Field Officer | KaitakawaengaTe Whanganui-a-tara | Wellington Permanent full-time (37.5 hours a week) Purpose-driven work | Work vehicle suppliedMatching Kiwisaver up to 6.5% | Health reimbursement scheme26 days annual leave From $96,671 About the roleNZEI Te Riu Roa is looking for a Trade Union Field Officer to join our team. You will report to 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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