4/4 Read the full release:
union.org.nz/union-moveme...

3/4 "Private sector unions stand with their public sector comrades. The entire union movement stands in solidarity. Together we are strong.”

2/4 It was passed unanimously, and the message to Government is clear: ALL working people in Aotearoa stand with public sector workers. "These workers dedicate themselves to looking after our families and uplifting our communities. We owe them our support," said CTU President Sandra Grey.

2/2 This time 10 years ago he sat down with Helen to talk about the President role. Like Richard, she was a staunch advocate for workers and we miss her dearly.

5/5 These amendments are not nice-to-haves. They are non-negotiable if parties want the support of workers. Read our full New Deal for Workers:
www.reimagineaotearoa.nz/a_new_deal_f...

4/5 FAIR PAY AGREEMENTS will ensure higher wages and better standards for workers in low- paying industries. AUTOMATIC UNION MEMBERSHIP will give workers and their unions more power in the workplace. CLARIFYING CONTRACTOR LAW will protect workers’ basic rights within the gig economy.

3/5 The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is asking any future progressive government to reinstate Fair Pay Agreements, make it easier for people to join their union, and clarify contractor law to protect workers: all within THEIR FIRST 100 DAYS.

2/5 Over the past 35 years, attacks on workers and their unions have left many New Zealanders working longer hours on lower pay and with less agency. Aotearoa was once at the forefront of worker rights, but now we don’t even meet some of the most basic global labour rights principles.