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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 61]
Banks reward workers for selling debt
Monday, 19 March 2007, 10:15 am | Finsec
Finsec, the bank workers' union, is calling on banks to change their pay systems so that bank workers are not encouraged to sell credit card debt to customers. More >>
Banks fuel inflation with customer debt targets
Friday, 9 March 2007, 1:12 pm | Finsec
Finsec, the bank workers union is backing calls by the Reserve Bank Governor to look at how New Zealand banks lend as part of its consideration of ways of limiting inflation. “Some major banks lending practices have changed dramatically over recent ... More >>
Parliament wants to take a holiday - ours
Thursday, 22 February 2007, 9:38 am | National Distribution Union
Press Release: National Distribution Union on behalf of Press Conference attendees opposing Easter Sunday Trading bills More >>
Union Says Price Hike Penalises Public Transport
Tuesday, 16 January 2007, 11:50 am | National Distribution Union
Public transport prices are increasing at a time when we should be cutting the price and increasing the frequency of public transport, says the National Distribution Union who represents bus drivers. More >>
Christmas gift for Locked-out families
Tuesday, 12 December 2006, 2:08 pm | National Distribution Union
The National Distribution Union will distribute continuing donations to previously locked out Progressive workers as a xmas gift for their families today at 3.30pm at 80 Favona Rd in Mangere, Auckland. More >>
Survey shows customers want ‘community’ banks
Wednesday, 29 November 2006, 12:25 am | Finsec
The results of the Roy Morgan survey of bank customer satisfaction shows that a connection to the local community as well as competitive products and good service is the key to growth in customer numbers says Finsec, the bank workers’ union. More >>
KiwiSkills launch to find jobs for Feltex workers
Tuesday, 21 November 2006, 10:28 am | National Distribution Union
The www.KiwiSkills.co.nz pilot project is being launched in Christchurch today to find new job opportunities for redundant Feltex workers, says the National Distribution Union. More >>
Australian Union Secretary Joins Feltex Action
Thursday, 16 November 2006, 11:29 am | National Distribution Union
The State Secretary of the Australian textile union representing Feltex workers will join a protest in Auckland in support of the 300 Australian Feltex workers who face the loss of their workplace rights and redundancies, says the National Distribution ... More >>
Call For New Westpac CEO to reinstill confidence
Thursday, 9 November 2006, 11:09 am | Finsec
Finsec, the finance sector union, is calling on new Westpac Chief Executive Office Brad Cooper to reinstill workers and customers confidence in the bank. Westpac announced today current CEO Ann Sherry will be stepping down from the role early next year. More >>
Better Banks campaign shows union and strength
Friday, 3 November 2006, 4:54 pm | Finsec
MEDIA RELEASE Finsec The finance sector union Better Banks campaign shows union and community strength More >>
Westpac’s decreased profit shows flawed ideas
Thursday, 2 November 2006, 1:02 pm | Finsec
Finsec, the bank workers’ union, is calling on Westpac to change its business model in light of its decline in profitability in New Zealand. Westpac announced a decrease in its annual profit today. More >>
Invest profit increase in NZ operations
Wednesday, 25 October 2006, 4:03 pm | Finsec
Finsec, the bank workers' union, is calling on ANZ National to invest more of its profit back in a quality New Zealand banking network. The bank is set to announce its profit results tomorrow. More >>
Stoppages Likely to Increase While Poor Wages Paid
Tuesday, 17 October 2006, 3:01 pm | National Distribution Union
The number of work stoppages will likely increase until the low-wage crisis and youth based age discrimination ends, says the National Distribution Union on Anti-Poverty Day. More >>
Feltex Workers Secure Industry Standards
Friday, 13 October 2006, 10:37 am | National Distribution Union
The National Distribution Union and Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union have reached agreement with Godfrey Hirst in principle to retain Feltex pay and allowances for North Island mills. More >>
Feltex workers protest redundancies
Wednesday, 11 October 2006, 5:35 pm | National Distribution Union
National Distribution Union and Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union unionised Feltex workers have taken wildcat protest action at the company’s Riccarton plant. More >>
Survey shows bank profit at expense of quality
Wednesday, 11 October 2006, 11:14 am | Finsec
The Consumers’ Institute survey of bank customer satisfaction again shows that New Zealand’s four big Australian owned banks are trailing locally owned banks when it comes to customer satisfaction. More >>
Riccarton Redundancies Shatter Families
Tuesday, 10 October 2006, 9:08 am | National Distribution Union
Soon-to-be redundant Feltex workers in Riccarton are devastated, angry and bitter, says National Distribution Union site delegate Tony Sparks. More >>
Stuffed around for 2 years say Feltex Delegate
Wednesday, 4 October 2006, 5:16 pm | National Distribution Union
Workers from the closed Feltex scouring plant in Kakariki are shocked and angry, says site delegate, Joseph Murray. More >>
Larger bank profits worsen current account deficit
Friday, 22 September 2006, 2:57 pm | Finsec
Increased profits and offshore shareholder returns by the Australian owned banks are having a negative effect on the current account deficit says Finsec, the finance workers' union. More >>
Progressive Workers Thank New Zealand
Friday, 22 September 2006, 2:39 pm | National Distribution Union
After marching back to their workplaces at 8am this morning, distribution workers sent a message of gratitude to New Zealand for the support offered during the lock out, says the National Distribution Union. More >>
