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FIRST Union
Putting Workers First
FIRST Union is New Zealand's second-largest private sector trade union.
Formed in 2011 after the merger between the National Distribution Union and Finsec, FIRST Union represents 27,000 workers in the Finance, Industrial (Textile and Wood), Retail, Stores, Transport and Logistics sectors.
FIRST Union is also affiliated to the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions and runs several networks including the Union Network of Migrants, the Runanga, Fono and Womens' Committee. In 2015 FIRST Union launched Samoa First Union, Samoa's only private sector union.
Join FIRST Union today for higher pay, better conditions and more say at work.
FIRST Union - Latest News [Page 59]
BNZ’s new sales targets push customers into debt
Friday, 31 August 2007, 1:13 pm | Finsec
The BNZ is proposing to introduce new sales and referral targets that require staff to get more of their customers into debt. The proposed changes will mean that to achieve the same incentive payment as last year staff will need to sell more products, ... More >>
Dirty Laundry from Spotless
Wednesday, 29 August 2007, 1:58 pm | National Distribution Union
“Workers at Wellington’s Laytons Linen hire will be washing their dirty laundry in public if Laytons does not agree to increase its pay offer which is below industry standards that are currently paid, said Annabel Snow NDU Organiser More >>
Finsec proposes ANZ and logging protesters meet
Monday, 20 August 2007, 2:58 pm | Finsec
ANZ Bank workers, from the bank workers’ union Finsec, are calling on the bank to respond positively to the protest outside ANZ Lambton Quay yesterday that criticised the bank for funding deforestation in Papua New Guinea. More >>
Protest: last chance for youth rates bill
Saturday, 11 August 2007, 1:00 pm | National Distribution Union
A protest and gig with Nesian Mystik in Auckland today at 12 noon, Britomart, is the last chance for young workers to legislatively end youth rates for 16 and 17 year olds, says EndYouthRatesNow.com. More >>
Call for explanation by PM on Clothes Labelling
Thursday, 9 August 2007, 10:57 am | National Distribution Union
The National Distribution Union wants the Prime Minister to explain signals given by her in Parliament yesterday of an end to country of origin labelling for textile, clothing and footwear products. More >>
Billion dollar bank not prepared to increase pay
Thursday, 9 August 2007, 10:21 am | Finsec
ANZ National Bank staff across the country are undertaking a day of action today following their rejection last week of the bank’s offer in employment negotiations. Bank staff are wearing ‘fairness for all’ stickers and undertaking other activities ... More >>
Textile union calls for explanation
Thursday, 9 August 2007, 9:18 am | National Distribution Union
The National Distribution Union wants the Prime Minister to explain signals given by her in Parliament yesterday of an end to country of origin labelling for textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) products. More >>
1600 adult unionists stopped work over youth rates
Tuesday, 7 August 2007, 3:40 pm | National Distribution Union
1600 activists and delegates stopped work in Auckland today to organise against youth rates and to build union power, says the National Distribution Union. NDU National Secretary Laila Harré says that the Government will final vote on Sue Bradford’s ... More >>
100s of adult Unionists stop work over youth rates
Tuesday, 7 August 2007, 9:43 am | National Distribution Union
Hundreds of union activists and delegates will be stopping work today in Auckland to organise against youth rates and to build union power, says the National Distribution Union. More >>
Staff call on ANZ National to be a better employer
Friday, 3 August 2007, 5:05 pm | Finsec
ANZ National staff are calling on the bank to treat all staff equitably and to commit to annual negotiations in the wake of a rejection of the bank’s employment offer. More >>
Union declares state of emergency in manufacturing
Friday, 3 August 2007, 12:24 am | National Distribution Union
The National Distribution Union has declared a state of emergency in New Zealand manufacturing as another sixty-six workers face the loss of their jobs and livelihoods. Fletcher Building’s announced its proposal to close the Penrose hardboard and softboard ... More >>
Flexible work a step closer
Monday, 30 July 2007, 2:44 pm | Finsec
Bank and finance workers are delighted to see that the Flexible Working Hours Bill is continuing to progress through parliament after it emerged from its select committee stage today. More >>
Union Disappointed in Board Decision
Thursday, 26 July 2007, 4:12 pm | National Distribution Union
The National Distribution Union today expressed disappointment in the Gale Pacific board's decision to accept a management recommendation to move manufacturing to China, NDU Southern Region Secretary Paul Watson said today. More >>
Gale Pacific workers final response to consultat'n
Monday, 9 July 2007, 12:21 am | National Distribution Union
Textile workers at Gale Pacific are anxiously awaiting a final response from management following consultation with their unions over the company’s proposal to move operations to China. More >>
Union says youth rates bill watered down
Saturday, 30 June 2007, 2:05 pm | National Distribution Union
Rainbows End workers are voting on a pay offer and potential industrial action over youth rates today as their union expresses concerns about a “watered down” youth rates bill tabled in Parliament late last night. More >>
Checkout workers are forgotten heroes
Tuesday, 26 June 2007, 2:23 pm | National Distribution Union
The announcement of the two major supermarket chains that they have joined together to "make a difference" on plastic bags has been cautiously welcomed by the supermarket workers union, the National Distribution Union. More >>
Unions Say Westport Jobs Shouldn’t Go
Monday, 25 June 2007, 11:21 am | National Distribution Union
Unions will be meeting with Westport Mayor Martin Sawyer today at 1pm to try and save jobs in Wesport following decisions last week by Postie Plus Group and Holcim to leave the small town. More >>
Union To Investigate Pak 'N Save
Friday, 15 June 2007, 4:10 pm | National Distribution Union
The National Distribution Union is launching an immediate investigation into Pak 'n Save's following the conviction of Pak 'n Save New Plymouth after four workers suffered dangerous levels of carbon monoxide poisoning. More >>
Community campaign stops bank branch closing
Wednesday, 6 June 2007, 9:31 am | Finsec
A community campaign led by North Dunedin businesses and residents has been successful in stopping Westpac bank from closing their local branch. Westpac announced today that it will keep its Gardens branch in North Dunedin open following overwhelming ... More >>
Filipino unionist fears for his life
Thursday, 31 May 2007, 9:31 am | National Distribution Union
Supermarket distribution workers have walked out in support of a Filipino trade unionist who had just learnt that his life or freedom is at risk for protesting against the Filipino President in New Zealand, says the National Distribution Union (NDU). More >>
