Unions Auckland

Next Monday, FIRST Union , E tū , Unite Union and NZEI Te Riu Roa have called us to action in Tāmaki to protest the repeal of Fair Pay Agreements.

If you know a bus driver, a cleaner, a hospitality worker , or an early childhood teacher, this impacts them, and we will show the government that attacks on workers will be resisted.

Kaua e tatari! See you there!

Unions Auckland Unions Auckland is the Local Affiliate of the NZ Council of Trade Unions.

Unions Auckland will be there supporting this peaceful action, standing alongside many other rōpu within the wider Palestine solidarity movement. See you there!

Unions Auckland stood in solidarity with the peaceful protests that were held at the Ports of Auckland this afternoon. We must keep mounting pressure on Israel to commit to a permanent ceasefire, and the way that we do this is to put pressure on Israel through the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement. Find out more here: https://bdsmovement.net/what-is-bds .

Even if you can't come at 1300, please try and come after work! It's important that we show solidarity, and a strong union presence there sends a strong message!

Standing in solidarity with Maritime Union of New Zealand supporting peaceful protests at ports across the motu.

https://www.poal.co.nz/operations/schedules/arrivals , this is where you can check arrival times of any ship coming into Tāmaki Makaurau.

Maritime Union statement on Gaza and Port protests The Maritime Union is backing international calls for a ceasefire in the Israel–Gaza conflict.

Please sign in support of maintaining Fair Pay Agreements!

Keep Fair Pay Coming We need to fight to keep FPAs, will you join us?

Yesterday afternoon, Chris Hipkins finally called for a ceasefire in Gaza. While the call was welcomed, we know that this announcement was far too late. What we must also acknowledge, is that this call would not have been made if it were not for the organising on the ground by multiple groups, in particular, Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa - PSNA and Palestinian Youth Aotearoa. Tens of thousands of people across the motu organised to call for this change. We can continue to make a difference by organising, and we will win.

Come down to Pukekawa/Auckland Domain this Wednesday from 1430-1530 to support Early Childhood workers on their day of action, demanding safe staffing and fair pay!

ECECA Day of Action in the Pukekawa/Auckland Domain This is historic action and represents the first time ECECA kaimahi have taken this kind of action together.  We are calling on the government to commit to more funding and support in ECE to ensure that we can maintain the high-quality standards we have in our centres. We are strongest when we act...

Unions Auckland supports the letter from the NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi to the Rt Hon Chris Hipkins calling for the following: 'for the New Zealand government to publicly denounce all attacks on civilians, by all parties in the conflict, and to use its full diplomatic weight to continuously call for:

• An immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, and the withdrawal of the Israel Defence Forces from all Palestinian territories.
• An immediate end to the siege of Gaza, and the admission of all necessary humanitarian aid, including water, food, medical equipment, and fuel.
• The protection of all civilians, including the immediate return of all hostages, and the upholding of international law.
• An International Criminal Court investigation into the possible crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes committed by the state of Israel, Hamas, and other parties
to the conflict.
• A solution to the conflict that recognises and enables the Palestinian people’s inalienable rights to self-determination and sovereignty"

Link to the full letter is here:https://union.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/NZCTU-Letter-to-the-Prime-Minister-re.-the-conflict-in-Palestine-Israel-October-2023.pdf

To show your solidarity for the people of Palestine in Tāmaki, there is a gathering this Saturday from 1400 at the Band Rotunda, Pukekawa/ Auckland Domain organised by Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa - PSNA to stop the genocide in Gaza.

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Unions Auckland stands in solidarity with the people of Palestine, and yesterday's hīkoi in Tāmaki was attended by hundreds of people who feel the exact same way. We are echoing the demands from the Palestinian people and trade unions to call for an end to arming the state of Israel, and for an immediate ceasefire. Make peace, not war.

Would be great to get some union presence along!

Please show your solidarity for our care and support workers across the motu by signing this open letter calling on the government to fund care and support pay equity now!

Open letter: Fund pay equity for care and support workers now When care is in the community, whānau stay connected to the people and places we love. All of us want our family members to get the support they need to live independently and well. People who deliver care and support to our older ones, disabled whānau, and folk recovering from illness or injury a...

Our first stall day at First Thursdays was a great ! We spoke to lots of workers across hospo, health and public service about FPAs, what unions are doing leading into the elections, and what their plans are long term. Also, free hats! ActionStation were also out with their triple the vote campaign, which was great to see.

We'll be doing the same thing at the Ōtara markets this Saturday from 0730, hei konā!

System Change Aotearoa organised a powerful hīkoi yesterday, where we demanded that we need to tax the rich.

Trade unions were out in force, as well as Auckland Action Against Poverty, Extinction Rebellion Tāmaki Makaurau , Migrant Workers Association of Aotearoa and Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand. Mahi tika ana!

We deserve world-class, free universal public services. We deserve clean, free , reliable infrastructure and public transport. We must ready ourselves for mahanatanga o te ao. Aotearoa can have all these things, and be proud of what we leave behind for the next generation, if we tax the rich now.

Head to https://systemchange.nz/ to find out more.

Unfortunately, due to the weather this event has been postponed. See below for new details

🫶 Monday is May Day, otherwise known as Workers' Day or International Workers' Day, is about remembering the struggles and incredible wins made by workers and the labour movement.

Come along, celebrate, and get active with Unions Auckland May Day event (including a representative for E tū) for an evening of music, kōrero, and more.

Koha is optional and all donations will to go Living Wage Aotearoa New Zealand 🙌

Primary school principals to begin 2-month ban on after hours work While parents may not see the disruption, primary school principals are beginning collective action to cut down on their “unsustainable” workload.

Unions Auckland are hosting a May Day Gig: A Future Worth Fighting For!

Join us to commemorate the day and get to see heaps of great bands, alongside cool union people and MP speakers. This is sure to be the event of the year, don't miss out!

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Reminder that this event is happening all! Let's try to see if we can get some younger people coming out to May Day events (whenever they're happening) ✊️

In the spirit of May Day, come listen to Margaret Wilson speak about the past and future of unionism. This is a fantastic opportunity, particularly for younger union members to take part in!! Thanks Helen White for organising this event, it's sure to be awesome 👌

More details to come about Unions Auckland's very own May Day event to come out soon too 😎

In the spirit of May Day, come listen to Margaret Wilson speak about the past and future of unionism. This is a fantastic opportunity, particularly for younger union members to take part in!! Thanks Helen White for organising this event, it's sure to be awesome 👌

More details to come about Unions Auckland's very own May Day event to come out soon too 😎

We've recieved a message from a comrade from CFDT Douane DIPA, so Unions Auckland wishes to express our solidarity with all French workers on strike at this time. Keep up the good work and solidarity forever, kia kaha from your comrades in Aotearoa New Zealand ✊️

Today is strike day! Come support your teachers!!!

‼ TODAY IS STRIKE DAY ‼

Anei anei!

Naumai whakatau mai tatou katoa ki tenei tū pakari

Kia kaha, kia toa, kia manawanui!

Tens of thousands of Kaiako (primary, area and kindergarten teachers) and Tumuaki (primary and area principals) from across the motu are joining PPTA Te Wehengarua - New Zealand Post Primary Teachers' Association members today to send a clear message that the Government needs to step up to better support educators and tamariki.

Teachers’ and principals’ working conditions are children’s learning conditions.

We will be sharing photos and videos from meetings and rallies across Aotearoa so please follow our updates throughout the day.

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Come support our NZEI Te Riu Roa and PPTA Te Wehengarua - New Zealand Post Primary Teachers' Association Comrades this Thursday!

https://facebook.com/events/s/tamaki-makaurau-educators-mega/867353534531045/

Reminder: GLOBAL CLIMATE STRIKE | TĀMAKI MAKAURAU today at 3pm at Te Komititanga