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Unite needs a new organiser in Auckland and Waikato
Unite has a vacancy for a permanent union organiser based in Auckland or Waikato.  The successful applicant will primarily be recruiting and organising workers in the Hospitality sector. This is a full time role (40 hours per week), but applicants wanting to job-share or wanting less than full-time hours may be considered. We are looking for applicants with: A strong commitment to working people and the union movement. An ability to improve the quality of Unite members’ work
Oct 7
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Hundreds of thousands of workers are set to lose 25% of their leave.
As feared, the proposed Holidays Act changes look likely to reduce both holiday and sick leave for hundreds of thousands of low paid part-time employees. Brooke Van Velden herself admits that workers who increase their regular hours over time will lose out on annual leave. Those who decrease their hours will only be marginally better off, as the current law protects their pay for up to a year after. For example, Kayla starts a permanent job working 20 hours a week in January
Sep 24
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2025 Unite Conference and AGM
The Unite Union 2025 National Delegates Conference and AGM will be held in Auckland: on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd October 2025. at...
Aug 20
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