Why are we fighting Firefighters?
Firefighters continue industrial action in NZ. Why are frontline emergency workers still fighting for basic support and funding?
workers rights
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Fuel Costs Push Home Support Workers to Breaking Point
Rising fuel prices are leaving NZ home support workers out of pocket, as mileage rates lag far behind real costs.
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PSA Calls On MPs To Sign Pledge To Stop Cuts To Holidays And Pay For Thousands Of Workers
Work extra hours? Under this law change, you could earn less leave. The PSA is warning thousands of workers will be worse off.
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CTU stands in solidarity with teachers – NZCTU
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions (NZCTU) is backing primary teachers in a dispute over proposed individual employment agreements,…
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Holidays Act reform needs to take a break – NZCTU
NZCTU warns proposed Holidays Act reforms could reduce worker entitlements and urges the Government to pause and consult properly.
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Former National MP Jackie Blue joins Opportunity after pay equity clash with Government
Former National MP Jackie Blue has joined Opportunity after resigning from the National Party, citing the Government’s handling of the Equal Pay Amendment Act 2025.
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Government policies are increasing child poverty – NZCTU
New data from Stats NZ shows child poverty in New Zealand is worsening, with unions warning that Government policies are…
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Govt anti-strike Facebook ad review barred from finding fault – PSA calls it a waste of public money
The Public Service Association says the Government’s independent review into controversial anti-strike Facebook adverts is toothless and a waste of taxpayer money, with no findings of fault allowed.
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Highest unemployment rate in a decade sparks Green Party warning
The Greens say unemployment at 5.4% is a tragedy for families, warning the National–ACT–NZ First Government is failing workers and communities.
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Unemployment hits 10-year high as NZCTU warns workers are paying the price
Stats NZ data shows unemployment at a 10-year high. NZCTU says workers, young people and Māori are bearing the cost of Government economic mismanagement.
