Successful campaign to win pathways to residency led by Unite Union
The government's decision to grant a pathway to residency to 165,000 people in Aotearoa on temporary visas is a win for all working people, one that Unite Union led form the…
SkyCity workers get pay $2.90/hour base rate rise, company and Unite welcome boost
By: Anne Gibson Property editor, NZ Herald anne. gibson@nzherald. co. nz@anneherald Unite Union says SkyCity Entertainment Group has agreed to a proposed $2.
Christchurch Organiser Vacancy
Unite has a vacancy for a permanent Organiser based in Christchurch The job description can be downloaded here The successful applicant will primarily be recruiting and organising workers in the Fast Food…
Open letter to Rob Campbell, Chair of the SkyCity Board
Dear Mr Campbell, In a recent media interview you said: “We should continue to focus on working conditions and pay which realistically reflect the markets in which we work, which are internally…
Big Win for MIQ Workers!
Photo caption: Unite delegate Mel Jones speaks to John Campbell about the Living Wage 4 MIQ campaign.
Unite Union opposes New Fossil Fuel Permits or Expansions in Aotearoa
The Unite Executive are happy to announce that they have voted in favour of Unite signing on to a popular petition calling for an end to new fossil fuel permits…
Protest June 26 - End migrant exploitation - We are all part of the team of 5 million
Demand justice for all migrants: Pathways to residency for everyone in New Zealand who wants to stay and make New Zealand their home. Reunite the families.
Illegal bonded labour at McDonald's
Unite Union alerts workers to illegal bonded labour at McDonald'sIt has come to my attention that central Auckland McDonald's Franchisee Prakash Hira has been requiring workers, including vulnerable migrant workers to sign…
An Open Letter to Prime Minister Ardern
An Open Letter to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on International Women's Day: Dear Jacinda, Happy International Women's Day. 90% of the hotel workers that Unite Union represents are women.
Living Wage for Crowne Plaza Auckland MIQ Workers
Unite congratulates Crowne Plaza Auckland, currently an MIQ facility, for making the move to paying their workers the living wage.