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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

Union News Thursday 25 September 2025

Thursday 25 September

Unions are raising concerns about the Government’s changes to the Holidays Act, particularly regarding the impact that they will have on part-time workers. Secondary school… Read More »Thursday 25 September

Union News Friday 29 August 2025

Friday 29 August

The Labour Party is tentatively backing a policy proposal from the Council of Trade Unions for the establishment of a new Workplace Education Authority. Plans… Read More »Friday 29 August

Union News Monday 18 August 2025

Monday 18 August

Five unions are taking the government to the High Court over changes to pay equity laws, arguing that the changes breached the New Zealand Bill… Read More »Monday 18 August