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NZCTU welcomes Bill to make union membership the default for new workers

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NZCTU welcomes Bill to make union membership the default for new workers [NZCTU] 18-07-2026


Why the Government’s pay equity gutting needed international scrutiny [Kaitiaki Nursing] 06-07-2026


Granting DP World a lease to run Lyttleton Port is backdoor privatisation that will strip Christchurch of a profitable public asset [ITF] 29-06-2026


NZCTU welcomes Greens’ tax plan as a step toward fairness for working people [NZCTU] 22-06-2026


Unions claim covert privatisation plans underway for Lyttelton Port [CLM] 18-06-2026



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Change the government to put people first 2026-07-21 [PSA]

Leave Bill: Workers will be worse off, Labour and Greens say 2026-07-21 [RNZ]

  JOB   Executive Director 2026-07-18 [NZ Writers Guild]

  JOB   Union Organiser 2026-07-18 [PSA Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi]

Attacks on unions are costing working people 2026-07-18 [NZCTU]

NZCTU welcomes Bill to make union membership the default for new workers 2026-07-18 [NZCTU]

Unions Welcome Green Plan to Make Membership the Default for New Workers 2026-07-18 [Waatea News]

Community, unions meet over Lyttelton Port takeover bid as decision looms 2026-07-18 [RNZ]

Green Party want workers automatically enrolled in unions 2026-07-18 [RNZ]

Doctors working for ACC issue strike dates 2026-07-18 [RNZ]

Doctors working for ACC issue strike dates 2026-07-18 [RNZ]

Doctors working for ACC issue strike dates 2026-07-18 [RNZ]

Green Party calls for union membership as default setting for new employees 2026-07-16 [Green]

Don't use the c-word: Why HealthNZ doesn't want staff shortages called a crisis 2026-07-13 [Stuff]

Don't use the c-word: Why HealthNZ doesn't want staff shortages called a crisis 2026-07-13 [Stuff]

Te Whatu Ora must disclose staffing levels at time of tragic death 2026-07-13 [NZNO]

NZCTU supports energy transition through Solar Saver 2026-07-13 [NZCTU]

Media release ost of education now 19% higher than two years ago 2026-07-10 [TEU]

NZEI Te Riu Roa to appeal ruling on ministry's partial strike pay deductions 2026-07-06 [NZEI-Te Riu Roa]

Why the Government’s pay equity gutting needed international scrutiny 2026-07-06 [Kaitiaki Nursing]

PSA members at Department of Internal Affairs vote to strike as pay lags behind cost of living 2026-07-06 [PSA]

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  JOB   RMO (Resident Medical Officer) Advisor 2026-07-04 [STONZ]

  JOB   Programme Manager 2026-07-04 [NZCTU]

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$4.5 billion hole in Nationals kiwisaver policy would mean more public service cuts 2026-07-03 [PSA]

Union expects pay negotiations at MBIE to end in strikes 2026-07-02 [The Post]

Christchurch workers face job losses as Calder-Stewart owners make rich list 2026-07-02 [E tu union]

Independent enquiry into death at Waikato Hospital ED needed 2026-07-02 [NZNO]

Nurses union wants enquiry into ED death 2026-07-01 [RNZ]

World transport union backs fight against Lyttelton Port proposal 2026-06-30 [CLM]

Granting DP World a lease to run Lyttleton Port is backdoor privatisation that will strip Christchurch of a profitable public asset 2026-06-29 [ITF]

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  JOB   National Support Leader 2026-06-22 [PSA Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi]

  JOB   Legal Officer 2026-06-22 [TEU]

  JOB   Director – System Shift 2026-06-22 [NZEI Te Riu Roa]

  JOB   Director – Growth Organising Kaiwhakatiri 2026-06-22 [NZEI Te Riu Roa]

NZCTU welcomes Greens’ tax plan as a step toward fairness for working people 2026-06-22 [NZCTU]

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