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Unite normally increases the maximum fee every two years. Because members who pay less than the maximum fee (1.2% of weekly pay) have their fees increase every time their wages go up, we need to regularly adjust the maximum fee as well. Otherwise everyone would end up on the same fee no matter what they earn.

It's been a difficult couple of years for working people and this year we have the fastest and simplest way to push wealth-focused and divisive people out of government. Your vote is your voice. Two ticks could change everything.

When? How much? Med certificates? Meetings? What about privacy? This article covers the minimum standards of your sick leave rights.

So, you got an invite to a disciplinary or investigation meeting? It can be stressful getting in trouble at work, but don’t panic, your union is here to support you - here's some important steps for you to follow -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Unite Union Opposes Employment Leave Bill That Cuts Workers’ Leave and Pay Unite Union is opposing a proposed law change that would slash the pay and leave entitlements of tens of thousands of working people who are already struggling through the cost-of-living crisis. The Employment Leave Bill, which had its first reading in Parliament last week, seeks to replace the current Holidays Act. Unite Union says the proposed changes would leave many workers wo

Unite has a vacancy for a permanent union organiser based in Auckland. The successful applicant will primarily be recruiting and organising workers in the Hospitality sector. Initially this will be specifically organising hotel workers in the Auckland and Waikato regions.

I want to acknowledge everyone who has been a part of building this movement over the last year. Whether big or small we all have a part to play in building worker power and fighting for a better world for us all. 

The Northern Drivers' Charitable Trust strives to be a helping hand in the union community by providing financial assistance towards training and education. Apply now (before 20th January 2026)  and start on the road to a better future for you and your family. A total of 10 scholarships  will be awarded for the 2026 year. Union Scholarships are available for part or full-time training in New Zealand towards: Trades Skills Tertiary Study UP TO $3000 AVAILABLE* Go to driverst

Unite Union is appalled by the proposed below inflation adjustment to the minimum wage for 2026. The announced rate is $4 (over 17%) below the Living Wage of $28.95. Just two and a half years ago in April 2023 the minimum wage was just 95 cents (4%) below the Living Wage. "We are in a cost of living crisis, and this will mean things get harder for many working people and their families. This is a government that continuously demonstrates it does not care about cost of living

Unite Union stands in solidarity with trans whanau against dangerous puberty blocker ban. The ban on puberty blockers is a violent attack on the bodily autonomy of young people in this country and also sets the dangerous precedent for the curbing of access to abortion and contraceptives.  This will directly affect the youngest workers in our industries, who are routinely subjected to harassment and chronically underpaid. Repairing the damage from this ban will take decades. 

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

The Unite Union 2025 National Delegates Conference and AGM will be held in Auckland: on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd October 2025. at...

Chamika Piyushani Wickramaarachchi is a PhD candidate in Occupational Health and Safety at Massey University's College of Health. As part...

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Fight Back Together Maranga Ake May Day is a time to commemorate both the struggles and gains made by workers and the labour movement....

Confused about your pay and rights over Easter? There are two public holidays over Easter. Most hospitality workers are required to work public holidays according to their employment agreements if those days of the week are normally a working day for them. Good Friday and Easter Monday These are Public Holidays. If it is a normal working day for you then you will need to work it if required. You will be paid time and half (your normal rate plus 50%) for all the hours worked

In Tāmaki Makaurau, Mele leads union members at her KFC from the Back of House - she’s their trusted cook, and she always has the...

On April 1 Unite Union members and their supporters came together around the motu to demand a Living Wage. Rallies and meetings were held...

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WHAT IS IT?  Sexual harassment is unwelcome or offensive sexual behaviour. It can involve the way someone speaks to you, unwanted...