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Union News Wednesday 10 July 2025

Wednesday 9 July

CTU president Richard Wagstaff warned the “light touch” approach in the Government’s new AI strategy would do nothing to protect workers from the serious risks… Read More »Wednesday 9 July

Union News Tuesday 8 July 2025

Tuesday 8 July

The Supreme Court has begun hearing arguments on whether it should uphold or overturn previous court rulings that four Uber drivers were entitled to be… Read More »Tuesday 8 July

Union News Monday 7 July 2025

Monday 7 July

The PSA are saying that months after commissioning a report into sexual harassment, Corrections has not moved fast enough to address its “old boys club”… Read More »Monday 7 July

Union News Friday 4 July 2025

Friday 4 July

NZNO says Health New Zealand’s latest pay offer is a “massive backward step” for the health system and patients, and there are “very strong indications”… Read More »Friday 4 July

Union News Wednesday 2 July 2025

Wednesday 2 July

The PSA says potential plans to privatise New Zealand’s meat inspection service could put food quality and safety at risk. Industrial action at Napier Port… Read More »Wednesday 2 July

Union News Monday 30 June 2025

Monday 30 June

E tū mill union delegate Ian Farall has spoken about the disappointment felt by workers that Kinleith pulp and paper mill in Tokoroa has closed.… Read More »Monday 30 June

Union News Wednesday 25 June 2025

Wednesday 25 June

RMTU members have started industrial action at Napier Port amid negotiations for better pay for about 185 workers. The draft National Infrastructure Plan is challenging… Read More »Wednesday 25 June

Union News Tuesday 24 June 2025

Tuesday 24 June

About 50 theatre nurses and healthcare assistants at Whangārei Hospital are striking over their ongoing pay dispute with Health New Zealand. Delays in replacing a… Read More »Tuesday 24 June

Union News Monday 23 June 2025

Monday 23 June

The TEU estimate that about 300 jobs are under threat at eight of the 16 polytechs, with restructuring plans expected shortly from two more. Three… Read More »Monday 23 June

Union News Tuesday 17 June 2025

Tuesday 17 June

The Government is considering cutting sick leave entitlements for part-time workers. Brooke van Velden has introduced a new bill which legislate changes to personal grievances,… Read More »Tuesday 17 June

Union News Thursday 12 June 2025

Thursday 12 June

Council of Trade Unions Secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges has taken New Zealand’s pay equity fight to the International Labour Organisation conference in Geneva. Opposition parties say… Read More »Thursday 12 June