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2 days ago

Less Pay and Reduced Protection - Stanford's Christmas Present to Migrant Workers.

The government's latest changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) rules further expose the scheme as a cynical method to drive...

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4 days ago

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The Minimum Wage Grinch Ruins Christmas

Todays announcement of a below inflation increase to Minimum wage for 2025 shows immense disrespect to workers. It is an indefensible...

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Nov 27

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Unite Supports BDS

Unite Union is proud of its commitments to peace, justice and solidarity. From these foundations, Unite has long been a supporter of the...

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Sick Leave and Holidays Act changes will cost workers billions in lost wages

Jun 6

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Sick Leave and Holidays Act changes will cost workers billions in lost wages

The proposed changes to sick leave and annual leave will cost workers billions in wages says Unite Union. “We know very well the...

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Jun 5

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Your Sick Leave Rights

Because humans get sick sometimes 1. If you, your spouse, or a person who depends on you for care is sick or injured, you don't have to...

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Migrant Workers Deserve Better: AEWV Changes and NZ's Dirty Little Secret.

May 14

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Migrant Workers Deserve Better: AEWV Changes and NZ's Dirty Little Secret.

Recent changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) are making life significantly worse for huge numbers of migrant workers in NZ,...

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Mar 27

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Posties Need Our Support!

NZ Post has pushed ahead with its plans to lay off all 700 posties over the next five years and replace them with contractors without...

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Unite Union offers support to Freyberg students facing disciplinary action over protest

Mar 20

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Unite Union offers support to Freyberg students facing disciplinary action over protest

Unite Union has offered professional advice and assistance to any Freyberg student facing disciplinary action over the recent protest at...

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Collective Agreements Best Defence Against 90-Day Trials

Jan 23

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Collective Agreements Best Defence Against 90-Day Trials

The new National - ACT - NZ First coalition government has re-introduced 90-day trials in one of its first acts in a concerted campaign...

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2024 Scholarships for Union Members from NDCT

Dec 4, 2023

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2024 Scholarships for Union Members from NDCT

The Northern Drivers' Charitable Trust [NDCT] is a registered charitable trust that was established in 1987. Since 2019, the NDCT has...

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Nov 23, 2023

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Guest Blog: Solidarity is a Verb

Nadia Abu-Shanab on solidarity, and the collective memory of resistance that empires are so afraid of. "My friend says they’ve always...

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End the Genocide! Nationwide Demonstrations Nov 11th&12th!

Nov 10, 2023

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End the Genocide! Nationwide Demonstrations Nov 11th&12th!

For more details of all local events, please visit the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa - PSNA facebook page. "Stop bombing Gaza!...

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Unite Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza Now! Justice for Palestine!

Nov 8, 2023

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Unite Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza Now! Justice for Palestine!

Unite union stands with our Palestinian brothers and sisters and demands an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, as...

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Oct 5, 2023

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Unite Spring Newsletter Out Now!

In this Issue: Defending Fair Pay Agreements Tax the Rich Rally in Auckland Election 2023 Hot takes from the 0.1% Unite's 20 year...

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Unite Union Vacancies in Auckland and Wellington

Sep 28, 2023

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Unite Union Vacancies in Auckland and Wellington

Unite currently has three vacancies: Permanent full-time Organiser based in Auckland, primarily be recruiting and organising workers in...

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Aug 15, 2023

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Government Covid Support Cut

The Government is cutting support for workers infected with COVID, forcing them to use sick days ACT will cut in half if they win. John...

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Aug 1, 2023

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Unite 2023 AGM & Conference

The 2023 Unite AGM and annual Delegates Conference will be held on: Tuesday 19th & Wednesday 20th September at Mount Albert War Memorial...

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