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Union News Thursday 12 March 2026

Thursday 12 March

NZEI are slamming the Public Service Commissioner for offering individual employment agreements to non-union primary teachers. E tū have said that the proposed loss of… Read More »Thursday 12 March

Union News Tuesday 10 March 2026

Tuesday 10 March

Fire and Emergency NZ has threatened to deduct pay from firefighters participating in any further strikes. Figures from actors’ union Equity New Zealand reveal a… Read More »Tuesday 10 March

Union News Monday 9 March 2025

Monday 9 March

The PSA has called on Health NZ to conduct an urgent review after a payroll failure temporarily left thousands of Waikato Hospital health workers without… Read More »Monday 9 March

Union News Wednesday 4 March 2026

Wednesday 4 March

NZEI is seeking to take stalled pay talks to urgent facilitated bargaining at the Employment Relations Authority. New Zealanders are in favour of the the… Read More »Wednesday 4 March

Union News Tuesday 3 March 2026

Tuesday 3 March

NZEI is calling for a teacher aide in every New Zealand classroom to help support student learning and assist struggling teachers. The Ministry of Education… Read More »Tuesday 3 March

Union News 2 March 2026

Monday 2 March

Christopher Luxon says New Zealand’s stance on the US and Israeli bombing of Iran mirrors that of Australia, while Helen Clark has called the position… Read More »Monday 2 March

Union News Wednesday 3 December 2025

Wednesday 3 December

The Public Service Commissioner says it is “likely” the commission will run social media advertisements on public sector negotiations again, as it engages an independent… Read More »Wednesday 3 December

Union News Tuesday 2 December 2025

Tuesday 2 December

Health NZ has accused nurses of failing to honour their commitment to provide so-called “life preserving services” during a partial strike. However, NZNO is blaming… Read More »Tuesday 2 December

Union News Monday 1 December 2025

Monday 1 December

CTU President Sandra Grey challenged the Labour Party at their annual conference to deliver fundamental and systemic change. KiwiRail has been fined more than $200,000… Read More »Monday 1 December

Union News Monday 29 September 2025

Monday 29 September

Labour leader Chris Hipkins and Greens co-leader Marama Davidson have blasted the Government’s decision not to recognise Palestinian statehood, with Hipkins calling it “morally reprehensible”… Read More »Monday 29 September