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Workers First Union

@workersfirstunion.bsky.social

32,000 strong! ✊ The trade union for retail, finance, logistics, transport, manufacturing, ambulance and bus workers in Aotearoa New Zealand Posts authorised by Dennis Maga, Workers First Union, 120 Church Street, Onehunga, Auckland.

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Workers First Union@workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 3w ago

Under the Employment Leave Bill, single mums like Natasha will get less paid sick leave. If this is how it affects Natasha, how will it affect YOU? Please tell your MP that you oppose this Bill. And watch to see if your party votes in your interest.

An illustration of a person with a stylish office outfit and purple hair. text reads "The Employment Leave Bill will mean that Natasha, a Farmers worker and single mother, will get less paid sick leave. How will it impact you?"text reading "Currently, under the Holidays Act, Natasha always gets 10 days sick leave. When she takes sick leave, she is paid at her relevant daily pay, which means she doesn’t have to worry about which days she needs to use her sick leave for. Under the Employment Leave Bill Natasha will get less sick leave, and will use up her leave quicker if her child is sick on a day that she usually works late. The Employment Leave Bill is bad for workers. Enrol to vote today."
Workers First Union@workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 3w ago

Under the Employment Leave Bill, Tane will get paid less when he takes annual leave. If this is how it affects Tane, how will it affect YOU? Please tell your MP that you oppose this Bill. And watch to see if your party votes in your interest.

An illustration of an ambulance officer giving a thumbs up. text reads "The Employment Leave Bill will mean that Tane, an Ambulance Officer, will get paid less when he takes annual leave. How will it impact you?" text reading "Tane works a lot of overtime. Currently, under the Holidays Act, when Tane takes annual leave, his annual leave payment includes the overtime he works. Under the Employment Leave Bill, Tane will only be paid his lowest hourly rate for that leave. Tane will be paid significantly less when he takes annual leave, because it won't account for his overtime. The Employment Leave Bill is bad for workers. Enrol to vote today."
Workers First Union@workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 3w ago

Under the Employment Leave Bill, Ragda will miss out on many public holidays. If this is how it affects Jane, how will it affect YOU? Please tell your MP that you oppose this Bill. And watch to see if your party votes in your interest.

An illustration of a person in a stylish outfit with a flower in their curvy dark hair. text reads "The Employment Leave Bill will mean that Ragda, a Kmart worker, will miss out on many public holidays. How will it impact you?"text reading "Currently, under the Holidays Act, Ragda's employer cannot avoid liability for public holidays by keeping her on low guaranteed days of work. Under the Employment Leave Bill, Ragda will only be entitled to public holidays when they fall on her "guaranteed" days of work, even if she usually works other days. Her manager is incentivised to not give her guaranteed days. The Employment Leave Bill is bad for workers. Enrol to vote today."
Workers First Union@workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 3w ago

Under the Employment Leave Bill, Jane will only be entitled to half as much paid annual leave as she can currently take. If this is how it affects Jane, how will it affect YOU? Please tell your MP that you oppose this Bill. And watch to see if your party votes in your interest.

An illustration of a person with glasses and grey hair in a woolworths uniform. text reads "The Employment Leave Bill will mean that Jane, a Woolworths worker, will only be entitled to half as much paid annual leave as she can currently take. How will it impact you?"text reading "Jane's hours got cut, but she still works lots of extra shifts. Currently, under the Holidays Act, when Jane takes leave she is paid her average weekly earnings, so she doesn't lose money when she takes leave. Under the Employment Leave Bill, Jane will only accrue annual leave for her "guaranteed" hours. The Employment Leave Bill is bad for workers. Enrol to vote today."
Workers First Union@workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 4w ago

Today, take a moment to recognise Matariki, the Māori New Year - a time to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and plan for the future. Wishing you and your whānau a joyful and restful Matariki weekend. Happy Māori New Year!

A rendering of the Matariki star cluster with Workers First Union colours
Workers First Union@workersfirstunion.bsky.social · last mo.

We're calling out the National-ACT-NZ First Government for abandoning Northland's workers, as Juken NZ's Kaitāia Mill looks likely to become the seventh major wood processing site lost on their watch. Over 800 jobs lost since late 2023. The Govt has until the 16 July decision date to intervene.

text reading: 6 major wood processing plants, gone. 800 jobs, gone. In just three years, on the National-NZ First-ACT Government's watch. We are calling for intervention and public ownership of the Juken Northland Mill, even if temporary, before it becomes the 7th plant to close.
Workers First Union@workersfirstunion.bsky.social · last mo.

ACT couldn't have dismantled Kiwi workers' rights without the support of NZ First. ACT couldn't have sold us out to overseas mega-corporations without the support of NZ First. ACT couldn't have set back Kiwi women a decade without the support of NZ First. A vote for NZ First is a vote for ACT #nzpol

A version of the "spiderman" pointing meme - two identical spider-man characters are pointing at each other in recognition against a warehouse background, but their faces have been replaced by Winston Peters and David Seymour, implying their identicalness. Text reads: "A vote for NZ First is a vote for ACT.", alongside a small authorisation: Authorised by Dennis Maga, Workers First Union, 120 Church Street, Onehunga, Auckland; plus a Workers First Union logo.
Workers First Union@workersfirstunion.bsky.social · last mo.

The closure of this Northland Mill would be the 7th major wood processing site lost under the current National-NZ First-ACT Government - we are sending more and more raw materials overseas with no value added. There is still a window for central Government to step up and push for a solution. #nzpol

Northland Mill to close after failing to find buyer

About 60 workers were told this morning no buyer was found for the mill.

nzherald.co.nz

Workers First Union@workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 2mo ago

This Government continues to embarrass us on the world stage. 406 countries voted for the employment standards convention for gig workers and only 8 against, including the United States and New Zealand - NZ continues to fall behind when it comes to workers' rights. www.rnz.co.nz/news/top/598...

UN labour organisation sets first global standards for gig workers

It potentially gives ride-hailing and food delivery workers rights on pay, safety and social benefits.

rnz.co.nz