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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 64]
Auckland Supply Chain Strike to Continue
Sunday, 27 August 2006, 2:36 pm | National Distribution Union
Three hundred Progressive distribution workers in Auckland have voted to extended their 48 hour ShelfRespect.org strike to 80 hours and to stop trucks from entering the Supply Chain at 4am tomorrow morning, says the National Distribution. More >>
100% Vote to Continue Strike Nationally
Sunday, 27 August 2006, 2:22 pm | National Distribution Union
Palmerston North and Christchurch distribution workers have joined Auckland in voting unanimously to continue strike action at Progressive's Supply Chain until Monday at 12 noon, says the National Distribution Union. More >>
Palmerston North Supply Chain Workers Suspended
Friday, 25 August 2006, 9:35 am | National Distribution Union
Fifty distribution workers from the Palmerston North Progressive Supply Chain have been suspended by the company, says the National Distribution Union. More >>
Supermarket Supply Chain Strikes Across Country
Friday, 25 August 2006, 9:14 am | National Distribution Union
Five hundred distribution workers who supply the 165 Countdown, Foodtown and Woolworths supermarkets across New Zealand began a 48 hour strike at 5am this morning starting a weekend of industrial action against Progressive, says the National Distribution ... More >>
'Thank you Maori Party’ from finance workers
Wednesday, 23 August 2006, 4:03 pm | Finsec
Finsec, the union representing workers in the banking and finance sector is today thanking the Maori Party for its decision to oppose the 90 Day Probationary Employment Period Bill. The Maori Party’s announcement now means the Bill is unlikely to continue ... More >>
Sixty Workers Strike To Stop Second Shutdown
Monday, 21 August 2006, 9:19 am | National Distribution Union
Sixty striking Cambridge Clothing workers will air their demands on a clothes (picket) line from 7.30am until 12 noon today at 3094 Great North Rd New Lynn, says the National Distribution Union. More >>
Unions Slam Taser Trial
Friday, 18 August 2006, 3:57 pm | National Distribution Union
Unions are joining community groups and famous New Zealanders in calling for an immediate halt to the Police's Taser trial in September, says the National Distribution Union. More >>
Unions Slam Taser Trial
Friday, 18 August 2006, 10:55 am | National Distribution Union
Unions are joining community groups and famous New Zealanders in calling for an immediate halt to the Police's Taser trial in September, says the National Distribution Union. More >>
Sales Not Affected By End Of Youth Rates
Thursday, 17 August 2006, 11:15 am | National Distribution Union
The Postie Plus retail chain is doing well after it ended youth rates nationwide recently despite lower retail sales in the industry, says the National Distribution Union. More >>
Postie Plus Sales Not Affected by Youth Rates End
Thursday, 17 August 2006, 10:29 am | National Distribution Union
The Postie Plus retail chain is doing well after it ended youth rates nationwide recently despite lower retail sales in the industry, says the National Distribution Union. More >>
More Work, Less Pay
Thursday, 10 August 2006, 3:33 pm | National Distribution Union
Celebrations over record low unemployment should not be allowed to hide chronic low wages, says the National Distribution Union. Statistics NZ’s Household Labour Force Survey out this morning shows unemployment is at the lowest level in 20 years, (3.6% ... More >>
Workers Protest at Supermarkets
Monday, 7 August 2006, 10:18 am | National Distribution Union
Progressive supermarket workers will be asking customers to support their demand for “ShelfRespect.org” today at protests in Wellington at 11am, Kilbirnie Woolworths and in South Auckland at 3pm, Greenlane Foodtown, says the National Distribution ... More >>
Union Condemns Israeli Warehouse Attack Deaths
Monday, 7 August 2006, 9:45 am | National Distribution Union
The National Distribution Union who represent packing and distribution workers in New Zealand has condemned yesterday’s Israeli air strike on a Lebanese fruit-packing warehouse that killed 33 farm workers. More >>
Workers Protest Wgtn and Sth Auck Supermarkets
Monday, 7 August 2006, 9:43 am | National Distribution Union
Progressive supermarket workers asked customers to support their demand for “ShelfRespect.org” protests in Wellington, Kilbirnie Woolworths and in South Auckland, Greenlane Foodtown on the weekend, says the National Distribution Union. More >>
Superbank’s closure a lesson for big banks
Friday, 4 August 2006, 2:41 pm | Finsec
The announcement today of Superbank’s closure sends a message to the major banks operating in New Zealand to invest in front line staff as bank customers demand better service. More >>
Supermarket Workers Launch Customer Campaign
Monday, 31 July 2006, 1:16 pm | National Distribution Union
Supermarket workers will be taking their ShelfRespect.org campaign to customers at the Grey Lynn Foodtown today at 1pm, corner Williamson Ave & Coleridge Ave, says the National Distribution Union. More >>
Supermarket Workers Decide Role In Supermarket War
Thursday, 27 July 2006, 9:34 am | National Distribution Union
Supermarket activists and delegates will leave the shop floor today to hear Progressive pay offer and decide on what action to take at the Alexandra Racecourse, the Delightful Lady Room, 10am in Auckland, says the National Distribution Union. More >>
Progressive Supermarket Meat Workers 5 Day Strike
Wednesday, 26 July 2006, 9:50 am | National Distribution Union
Twenty-four Progressive supermarket meat processors earning 30-50% less than industry standards, began a 5 day strike beginning this morning at 2 Chain Rd, Burnham, 30 km south of Christchurch. More >>
Bank customer service will be hurt by 90 Day bill
Thursday, 20 July 2006, 11:08 am | Finsec
Customer service in banks will be eroded if staff turnover increases as a result of the National Party’s 90 Day Probationary Period Bill says Finsec, the finance sector union. “Ultimately the Bill will hurt customer service. The bill creates ... More >>
Will Supermarket Workers Share Record Profits?
Wednesday, 19 July 2006, 2:41 pm | National Distribution Union
Woolworths will confirm over the next two days of negotiations with the National Distribution Union whether yesterday’s “promise of more to come” included its New Zealand supermarket workers. More >>
