New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
@nzctu.bsky.social
Campaigning together to improve life for working people. Join us? http://together.org.nz Authorised by NZCTU, 79 Boulcott St, Wellington
Why is it "frankly disgusting" for parents and schools to stand up for what THEY believe is right for their tamariki? Why is the PM allowing his MPs to spread anti-worker, anti-Te Tiriti disinformation on social media?
#nzpol
#nzpol
November 28, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Why is it "frankly disgusting" for parents and schools to stand up for what THEY believe is right for their tamariki? Why is the PM allowing his MPs to spread anti-worker, anti-Te Tiriti disinformation on social media?
#nzpol
#nzpol
NZ stands with our firefighters ✊
They're facing a Dire Emergency: broken down trucks, dangerous staffing, faulty equipment, and FENZ refusing to address a failing system. Firefighters want to keep New Zealanders safe—but they need FENZ to show up and genuinely prioritise community safety. #nzpol
They're facing a Dire Emergency: broken down trucks, dangerous staffing, faulty equipment, and FENZ refusing to address a failing system. Firefighters want to keep New Zealanders safe—but they need FENZ to show up and genuinely prioritise community safety. #nzpol
November 21, 2025 at 4:39 AM
NZ stands with our firefighters ✊
They're facing a Dire Emergency: broken down trucks, dangerous staffing, faulty equipment, and FENZ refusing to address a failing system. Firefighters want to keep New Zealanders safe—but they need FENZ to show up and genuinely prioritise community safety. #nzpol
They're facing a Dire Emergency: broken down trucks, dangerous staffing, faulty equipment, and FENZ refusing to address a failing system. Firefighters want to keep New Zealanders safe—but they need FENZ to show up and genuinely prioritise community safety. #nzpol
Stand for more firefighters. Stand for safe staffing. Stand for safe appliances. Stand with us!
NZPFU Secretary Wattie Watson speaking at the firefighters' strike in Te Whanganui-a-tara Wellington this afternoon. #nzpol
NZPFU Secretary Wattie Watson speaking at the firefighters' strike in Te Whanganui-a-tara Wellington this afternoon. #nzpol
November 21, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Stand for more firefighters. Stand for safe staffing. Stand for safe appliances. Stand with us!
NZPFU Secretary Wattie Watson speaking at the firefighters' strike in Te Whanganui-a-tara Wellington this afternoon. #nzpol
NZPFU Secretary Wattie Watson speaking at the firefighters' strike in Te Whanganui-a-tara Wellington this afternoon. #nzpol
15 years on from the Pike River disaster where their men were killed, Sonya Rockhouse and Anna Osborne explain what a corporate manslaughter law would've meant for them. #nzpol
November 19, 2025 at 8:47 PM
15 years on from the Pike River disaster where their men were killed, Sonya Rockhouse and Anna Osborne explain what a corporate manslaughter law would've meant for them. #nzpol
Today marks 15 years since the Pike River mine disaster. Anna and Sonya are meeting with Brooke van Velden today to call for stronger health and safety protections in our country, taking time out of the most precious day of their year to fight for all New Zealanders. #nzpol
November 18, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Today marks 15 years since the Pike River mine disaster. Anna and Sonya are meeting with Brooke van Velden today to call for stronger health and safety protections in our country, taking time out of the most precious day of their year to fight for all New Zealanders. #nzpol
#nzpol Tomorrow will mark the 15-year anniversary of the Pike River mine disaster which killed 29 workers, shocked the nation, and opened a conversation about our poor workplace health and safety record. A decade and a half later, we still haven't resolved that conversation. A🧵
November 18, 2025 at 2:22 AM
#nzpol Tomorrow will mark the 15-year anniversary of the Pike River mine disaster which killed 29 workers, shocked the nation, and opened a conversation about our poor workplace health and safety record. A decade and a half later, we still haven't resolved that conversation. A🧵
1/4 UNION MOVEMENT STANDS WITH PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS:
At our Conference last month, affiliate unions of the NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi passed a motion of solidarity with with public sector workers who are who are fighting for fair pay, safe staffing, and effective services.
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At our Conference last month, affiliate unions of the NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi passed a motion of solidarity with with public sector workers who are who are fighting for fair pay, safe staffing, and effective services.
#nzpol
November 12, 2025 at 11:26 PM
1/4 UNION MOVEMENT STANDS WITH PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS:
At our Conference last month, affiliate unions of the NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi passed a motion of solidarity with with public sector workers who are who are fighting for fair pay, safe staffing, and effective services.
#nzpol
At our Conference last month, affiliate unions of the NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi passed a motion of solidarity with with public sector workers who are who are fighting for fair pay, safe staffing, and effective services.
#nzpol
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
“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
1/5 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.
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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
#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 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.
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
#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 A group of 20 senior economists including the NZCTU's Craig Renney has written to the Finance Minister and Prime Minister warning that the government’s economic strategy is failing and is causing “long-term harm” to communities across New Zealand.
October 6, 2025 at 9:12 PM
#nzpol A group of 20 senior economists including the NZCTU's Craig Renney has written to the Finance Minister and Prime Minister warning that the government’s economic strategy is failing and is causing “long-term harm” to communities across New Zealand.
#nzpol LARGEST STRIKE IN DECADES: More than 11,500 health workers and about 40,000 primary school teachers have voted to walk off the job on the same day - and thousands more may join them. The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi 100% backs our affiliate unions in advancing their collective agreements.
October 2, 2025 at 1:48 AM
#nzpol LARGEST STRIKE IN DECADES: More than 11,500 health workers and about 40,000 primary school teachers have voted to walk off the job on the same day - and thousands more may join them. The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi 100% backs our affiliate unions in advancing their collective agreements.
TAKING OUR POWER BACK:
NZCTU Economist @clrenney.bsky.social spoke in front of Parliament this morning about our plan to deliver affordable energy in New Zealand by bringing our electricity back into public ownership. #nzpol
NZCTU Economist @clrenney.bsky.social spoke in front of Parliament this morning about our plan to deliver affordable energy in New Zealand by bringing our electricity back into public ownership. #nzpol
September 30, 2025 at 3:40 AM
TAKING OUR POWER BACK:
NZCTU Economist @clrenney.bsky.social spoke in front of Parliament this morning about our plan to deliver affordable energy in New Zealand by bringing our electricity back into public ownership. #nzpol
NZCTU Economist @clrenney.bsky.social spoke in front of Parliament this morning about our plan to deliver affordable energy in New Zealand by bringing our electricity back into public ownership. #nzpol
#nzpol Me aro koe ki te hā o Hine-ahu-one. Respect us. Value us. Pay us. This was the message that came from thousands of New Zealanders today, as we gathered across the motu to celebrate wāhine and fight back against the Government’s horrendous attacks on pay equity.
September 20, 2025 at 6:14 AM
#nzpol Me aro koe ki te hā o Hine-ahu-one. Respect us. Value us. Pay us. This was the message that came from thousands of New Zealanders today, as we gathered across the motu to celebrate wāhine and fight back against the Government’s horrendous attacks on pay equity.
In a historic first, iwi leaders and unions have united to call for mass mobilisations against the Government on the 28th of October. Rā Whakamana will affirm tino rangatiratanga and workers' rights and mark He Whakaputanga and the first Labour Day in Aotearoa.
September 19, 2025 at 7:43 AM
In a historic first, iwi leaders and unions have united to call for mass mobilisations against the Government on the 28th of October. Rā Whakamana will affirm tino rangatiratanga and workers' rights and mark He Whakaputanga and the first Labour Day in Aotearoa.
#BREAKING We are calling on political parties to adopt our new policy to establish a Workplace Education Agency. The agency would provide support for unions to build their capacity and better engage with employers. 1/6
August 28, 2025 at 10:05 PM
#BREAKING We are calling on political parties to adopt our new policy to establish a Workplace Education Agency. The agency would provide support for unions to build their capacity and better engage with employers. 1/6
#BREAKING: We are calling on the Prime Minister to show leadership by removing Brooke van Velden as Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, following her recent comments that politicise the Employment Relations Authority and breach the Cabinet Manual. 1/6
August 22, 2025 at 12:44 AM
#BREAKING: We are calling on the Prime Minister to show leadership by removing Brooke van Velden as Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, following her recent comments that politicise the Employment Relations Authority and breach the Cabinet Manual. 1/6