New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
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#nzpol NO SURPRISE UNEMPLOYMENT AT AN ALL TIME HIGH writes NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Sandra Grey:
No surprise unemployment at nine year high - NZCTU
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling on the Government to act in response to new data released by Stats NZ today which shows unemployment has reached a nine year high.
union.org.nz
November 4, 2025 at 10:45 PM
#nzpol NO SURPRISE UNEMPLOYMENT AT AN ALL TIME HIGH writes NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Sandra Grey:
Thank you to everyone who came to our Biennial Conference this week! Great korero about how we can build an
Aotearoa that works for the many, and keep up the fight for workers and their unions both here and overseas. Solidarity ✊
#nzpol
Aotearoa that works for the many, and keep up the fight for workers and their unions both here and overseas. Solidarity ✊
#nzpol
October 31, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Thank you to everyone who came to our Biennial Conference this week! Great korero about how we can build an
Aotearoa that works for the many, and keep up the fight for workers and their unions both here and overseas. Solidarity ✊
#nzpol
Aotearoa that works for the many, and keep up the fight for workers and their unions both here and overseas. Solidarity ✊
#nzpol
Yesterday was Richard Wagstaff's last day as CTU President. Over the last 10 years, he’s led with humility, strength, and an unwavering belief in people. His leadership has been grounded in deep compassion and faith in our collective strength. We wish him the best in his retirement. #nzpol
October 30, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Yesterday was Richard Wagstaff's last day as CTU President. Over the last 10 years, he’s led with humility, strength, and an unwavering belief in people. His leadership has been grounded in deep compassion and faith in our collective strength. We wish him the best in his retirement. #nzpol
Today Sandra Grey became President of the NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi. She sat down with outgoing President Richard Wagstaff to talk about about the role, the growth of the unions, the future of the movement, and the power of working people. #nzpol
President of the NZCTU | Richard Wagstaff speaks with Sandra Grey
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October 30, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Today Sandra Grey became President of the NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi. She sat down with outgoing President Richard Wagstaff to talk about about the role, the growth of the unions, the future of the movement, and the power of working people. #nzpol
“WE OWE IT TO WORKING PEOPLE TO BE OUR BEST”
Today is Richard Wagstaff’s last day as President of the NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi. He sat down with incoming President Sandra Grey, and they spoke about the importance of centering working people in their mahi. Full interview will be posted tomorrow. #nzpol
Today is Richard Wagstaff’s last day as President of the NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi. He sat down with incoming President Sandra Grey, and they spoke about the importance of centering working people in their mahi. Full interview will be posted tomorrow. #nzpol
October 29, 2025 at 1:34 AM
“WE OWE IT TO WORKING PEOPLE TO BE OUR BEST”
Today is Richard Wagstaff’s last day as President of the NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi. He sat down with incoming President Sandra Grey, and they spoke about the importance of centering working people in their mahi. Full interview will be posted tomorrow. #nzpol
Today is Richard Wagstaff’s last day as President of the NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi. He sat down with incoming President Sandra Grey, and they spoke about the importance of centering working people in their mahi. Full interview will be posted tomorrow. #nzpol
1/2 Outgoing CTU President Richard Wagstaff speaking with his predecessor Helen Kelly. Today marks the last day of Richard's presidency, in which he’s been a fierce defender for working people, health and safety, and strong unions. #nzpol
Richard & Helen
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October 29, 2025 at 1:14 AM
1/2 Outgoing CTU President Richard Wagstaff speaking with his predecessor Helen Kelly. Today marks the last day of Richard's presidency, in which he’s been a fierce defender for working people, health and safety, and strong unions. #nzpol
1/5 A NEW DEAL FOR WORKERS:
Today the NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi announced the core policies workers need from any future progressive Government. Workers need GOOD WORK, FAIR WAGES, and STRONG UNIONS. These are the non-negotiables.
#nzpol
Today the NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi announced the core policies workers need from any future progressive Government. Workers need GOOD WORK, FAIR WAGES, and STRONG UNIONS. These are the non-negotiables.
#nzpol
October 28, 2025 at 8:53 PM
1/5 A NEW DEAL FOR WORKERS:
Today the NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi announced the core policies workers need from any future progressive Government. Workers need GOOD WORK, FAIR WAGES, and STRONG UNIONS. These are the non-negotiables.
#nzpol
Today the NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi announced the core policies workers need from any future progressive Government. Workers need GOOD WORK, FAIR WAGES, and STRONG UNIONS. These are the non-negotiables.
#nzpol
"Rā Whakamana is about recognising the mana of our wāhine, our workers, our rangatahi and tangata whenua, and coming together to create kotahitanga, strength and unity against this government and the attacks that are happening across all fronts,"
#nzpol
#nzpol
Unions and Māori come together for Rā Whakamana
Nationwide day of action calling to reaffirm the tino rangatiratanga of tangata whenua and protect the rights and wellbeing of all workers.
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October 28, 2025 at 6:55 PM
"Rā Whakamana is about recognising the mana of our wāhine, our workers, our rangatahi and tangata whenua, and coming together to create kotahitanga, strength and unity against this government and the attacks that are happening across all fronts,"
#nzpol
#nzpol
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Unions are made of workers
Unions are made of workers
The government’s disdain for unions and love for teachers, doctors and nurses is slightly confusing given unions are made up of teachers, doctors and nurses....
thespinoff.co.nz
October 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Unions are made of workers
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our public service workers today ✊ #nzpol
New Zealand ‘mega strike’: 100,000 public sector workers demand better conditions
Teachers, nurses and public service staff among those walking off job and pressing for more government investment in health and education
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our public service workers today ✊ #nzpol
#nzpol Rally in your rohe get cancelled? NZNO and NZEI Te Riu Roa will be livestreaming the Auckland rally and speeches. Tune in to hear from frontline workers, union leaders, and community voices standing together to save our public services.
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October 22, 2025 at 9:04 PM
#nzpol Rally in your rohe get cancelled? NZNO and NZEI Te Riu Roa will be livestreaming the Auckland rally and speeches. Tune in to hear from frontline workers, union leaders, and community voices standing together to save our public services.
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#nzpol I never thought that I would see the day when the Public Service Commission was used as an attack arm of the government. National Party polling must be telling them how popular the strikes are, and how unpopular they are. They are afraid.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Public Service Commission's ads targeting strike 'absolutely unbelievable' - Labour
Public Service Commission defends use of social media ads about public sector negotiations.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 21, 2025 at 3:10 AM
#nzpol I never thought that I would see the day when the Public Service Commission was used as an attack arm of the government. National Party polling must be telling them how popular the strikes are, and how unpopular they are. They are afraid.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
#nzpol International solidarity for today’s mega strike ✊🇬🇧
Tomorrow, 100,000 workers will be taking action across #NewZealand.
#GFTU stands with all workers in struggle.
Share this post and show your support for the #Megastrike in New Zealand.
#Education #Solidarity #Unity
#GFTU stands with all workers in struggle.
Share this post and show your support for the #Megastrike in New Zealand.
#Education #Solidarity #Unity
October 22, 2025 at 7:06 PM
#nzpol International solidarity for today’s mega strike ✊🇬🇧
#nzpol International solidarity for today’s strikes from the U.K’s General Federation of Trade Unions ✊
Some rallies have been cancelled but the STRIKES ARE STILL ON—check the Public Service Association’s page for more details: www.psa.org.nz/campaigns/23...
Some rallies have been cancelled but the STRIKES ARE STILL ON—check the Public Service Association’s page for more details: www.psa.org.nz/campaigns/23...
Our general secretary, @gawainlittle.bsky.social, has just written to our sister federation @nzctu.bsky.social to send solidarity greetings to all #NewZealand workers involved in today's #Megastrike.
International #solidarity is fundamental to building the power of workers.
#GFTU
International #solidarity is fundamental to building the power of workers.
#GFTU
October 22, 2025 at 7:05 PM
#nzpol International solidarity for today’s strikes from the U.K’s General Federation of Trade Unions ✊
Some rallies have been cancelled but the STRIKES ARE STILL ON—check the Public Service Association’s page for more details: www.psa.org.nz/campaigns/23...
Some rallies have been cancelled but the STRIKES ARE STILL ON—check the Public Service Association’s page for more details: www.psa.org.nz/campaigns/23...
Read the full release:
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October 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Read the full release:
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Today marks 53 years, over half a century, since we passed the Equal Pay Act in New Zealand... but the Luxon Government has taken us backwards.
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#nzpol
53 years of the Equal Pay Act - NZCTU
53 years since the Equal Pay Act 1972 was passed, NZCTU Secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges is calling on political parties to reverse the recent changes to the Act that undermine women’s pay equity righ...
union.org.nz
October 20, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Today marks 53 years, over half a century, since we passed the Equal Pay Act in New Zealand... but the Luxon Government has taken us backwards.
#nzpol
#nzpol
Richard Wagstaff on Collins' open letter: "The Government consistently demonstrates they are out of touch with the realities of workers...Previous National-led governments have found ways through industrial disputes in the past. We need to see leadership not politics from this Government." #nzpol
Teacher, nurses strike - what’s at stake
This week, tens of thousands of public servants including nurses and teachers are expected to take strike action in protest at their pay and conditions. Today, the Government and union leaders have th...
www.thepost.co.nz
October 20, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Richard Wagstaff on Collins' open letter: "The Government consistently demonstrates they are out of touch with the realities of workers...Previous National-led governments have found ways through industrial disputes in the past. We need to see leadership not politics from this Government." #nzpol
#nzpol CTU Secretary @melansellbridges.bsky.social
had a thing or two to say to Minister Judith Collins after her open letter on Sunday.
had a thing or two to say to Minister Judith Collins after her open letter on Sunday.
October 20, 2025 at 3:19 AM
#nzpol CTU Secretary @melansellbridges.bsky.social
had a thing or two to say to Minister Judith Collins after her open letter on Sunday.
had a thing or two to say to Minister Judith Collins after her open letter on Sunday.
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DIRE EMERGENCY
2,000 New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union members walked off the job across the motu today to fight for safe staffing, working equipment, and better conditions. The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi stands with the NZPFU in their fight to keep our communities safe.
#nzpol
2,000 New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union members walked off the job across the motu today to fight for safe staffing, working equipment, and better conditions. The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi stands with the NZPFU in their fight to keep our communities safe.
#nzpol
October 17, 2025 at 3:01 AM
DIRE EMERGENCY
2,000 New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union members walked off the job across the motu today to fight for safe staffing, working equipment, and better conditions. The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi stands with the NZPFU in their fight to keep our communities safe.
#nzpol
2,000 New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union members walked off the job across the motu today to fight for safe staffing, working equipment, and better conditions. The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi stands with the NZPFU in their fight to keep our communities safe.
#nzpol
#BREAKING Rā Whakamana locations have just DROPPED. On the 28th of October we're gathering across the motu as iwi and unions to mark the signing of He Whakaputanga and the first Labour Day. Go to together.org.nz to find an event in your rohe and sign up for email updates. #nzpol
October 14, 2025 at 10:41 PM
#BREAKING Rā Whakamana locations have just DROPPED. On the 28th of October we're gathering across the motu as iwi and unions to mark the signing of He Whakaputanga and the first Labour Day. Go to together.org.nz to find an event in your rohe and sign up for email updates. #nzpol
“We’ve just gone through winter, and in winter the power bills are a lot higher. Some of our clients are beneficiaries, and while they get the winter energy payment, the power bills have kept going up, the energy payment hasn’t moved,”
#nzpol
#nzpol
Spending on essentials strangling household spending: Kiwibank
The bank’s latest tracker shows utility bills up nearly 20% and food costs rising fast, leaving little room for discretionary spending despite easing mortgage rates.
www.thepost.co.nz
October 13, 2025 at 8:23 PM
“We’ve just gone through winter, and in winter the power bills are a lot higher. Some of our clients are beneficiaries, and while they get the winter energy payment, the power bills have kept going up, the energy payment hasn’t moved,”
#nzpol
#nzpol
#nzpol 1/3 The 2025 “Work for Free” calendar shines a harsh light on pay inequity for women and marginalised communities across Aotearoa. Each year, these dates symbolise when women and many ethnic groups effectively stop being paid compared to Pākehā men.
October 13, 2025 at 2:27 AM
#nzpol 1/3 The 2025 “Work for Free” calendar shines a harsh light on pay inequity for women and marginalised communities across Aotearoa. Each year, these dates symbolise when women and many ethnic groups effectively stop being paid compared to Pākehā men.
#nzpol HUGE WIN for the Living Wage Movement as it's decided that Government-contracted cleaners, security guards, and catering workers will KEEP their Living Wage.
This a testament to organising power in action ✊
This a testament to organising power in action ✊
CTU congratulates Living Wage Movement for huge win - NZCTU
NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff is today congratulating the Living Wage Movement and trade unions for their victory in keeping the living wage in government procurement contracts.
union.org.nz
October 9, 2025 at 3:18 AM
#nzpol HUGE WIN for the Living Wage Movement as it's decided that Government-contracted cleaners, security guards, and catering workers will KEEP their Living Wage.
This a testament to organising power in action ✊
This a testament to organising power in action ✊