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New Zealand Professional Firefighters' Union @nzpfu.bsky.social · 1h

BREAKING: Reports that Coca-Cola's main building in Mt Wellington is on fire and Parnell's high-reach ladder has failed on scene.

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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 1h

Our hearts go out to the 130 Wooolworths workers who are losing their jobs, which are being outsourced to Australia. Workers First will now work to ensure Woolworths lives up to its redundancy obligations, pursues redeployment wherever possible, and does right by every worker affected. #nzpol

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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The Living Wage is now $29.90 per hour. The Living Wage is calculated using the latest data and is the income that enables workers and their families to live with dignity, afford the basic essentials and participate as citizens in society. The new rate applies from 1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027. #nzpol

text reading "Did you know:
The Living Wage is now $29.90."
small text reading "www.livingwage.org.nz"

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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

10,000 public servants are taking action today for pay that keeps up with the cost of living. EVERYONE deserves to live in dignity and be able to provide for themselves and their families. Workers first members stand in solidarity with @nzpsa.bsky.social workers! #nzpol

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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Workers First stop work meetings have been running across the country - where union members come together to have their say, learn from one another, and help shape the direction of our collective efforts. A big thank you to everyone who has attended and contributed! Together we are stronger.

a group of workers first members in a hall, watching a stop work meeting presentation

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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Thanks to the drivers and officials who came to the Gig Workers first launch last week! Tell your driver: Whether you’re with Uber, DiDi, Bolt, Uber Eats, DoorDash, Delivereasy, Hungry Panda and others, our goal is to collectively bargain and campaign for worker-friendly laws. gigworkersfirst.nz

a photo of a group of happy gig workers, some with their fists raised. text at the bottom reads "a union for all gig workers: gigworkersfirst.nz"

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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Today, wealth and political power are the domain of a shrinking number of very wealthy people. Our members believe the proposal for automatic union membership is an important step and commend the Green Party for the initiative. Workers First statement: www.workersfirst.nz/news/2026-09... #nzpol

text reading "Statement of support:
The current cost-of-living crisis is a direct result of policies that have stripped workers of power.
The Green Party proposal for automatic union membership will strengthen the position of workers while preserving the option of independence, for those who choose it.
Workers First members commend the Green Party for the initiative."

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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

1/3 They shift NZ profit off-shore, they shift NZ jobs off-shore. We can't rely on this Govt coalition to act to keep jobs/wages/money in our economy, so please let Woolworths know how you feel: workplace.relations@woolworths.co.nz #nzpol

a headline reading "unbelievable."
text reading "130 NZ jobs on the line.
To save Woolworths $4.1 million... when they made $163 million in profit* from us last year.
Tell Woolworths that NZ workers deserve better: workplace.relations@woolworths.co.nz"
small print reading "*www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/1134393/wrong-for-woolworths-to-bank-big-profit-consumer-nz-says"

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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Today we’re proud to launch Gig Workers First, a new home for all rideshare and food delivery drivers and other app-based workers! (1/7)

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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Have you received an orange man letter in the mail yet, confirming your enrolment details? If you didn't, you may not be correctly enrolled to vote! Check and update your details NOW at: vote.nz #nzpol

text reading "If you didn't get an enrolment letter in the mail yet:
You may not be correctly enrolled to vote.
Update your details now: vote.nz"
There is a photo in the background of an enrollment letter from the electoral commission.

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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

1/10 Our members do the talking. Full report: workersfirst.nz/retail-staffing-2026 #nzpol

text reading "Just the quotes: Workers speak about work safety."
small text reading "Read the full report workersfirst.nz/retail-staffing-2026"

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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

1/10 Our 2026 Retail Staffing Survey 'Understaffed and Under Threat' has been released, one of the largest surveys of retail workers ever conducted in Aotearoa Spoiler: Employers who cut staff to save money are putting workers in danger to do it. Report: www.workersfirst.nz/retail-staff... #nzpol

text reading "Understaffed & Under threat? Key findings from the Retail Staff Safety Survey, 2026."
small text reading "Read the full report workersfirst.nz/retail-staffing-2026"

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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

We condemn the Govt of the Philippines for its attacks against trade union representatives. We urge Prime Minister Luxon to make it clear that economic cooperation depends on fairness and respect towards activists in the Philippines. Our full statement: www.workersfirst.nz/news/2026-08... #nzpol

text reading "Workers First Union condemns the Government of the Philippines for its attacks and fabricated legal actions against trade union representatives.

We urge Prime Minister Luxon to make it clear to his counterpart that economic cooperation depends on fairness and respect towards activists in the Philippines."

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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Attempting to outst the Prime Minister? Sackable offence as a Minister. Racism? Still fine apparently.

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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 10/08/2026

If it looks like an Amazon delivery and drives like an Amazon delivery, then it's an Amazon delivery, right? Not according to Amazon. Big companies like Amazon have built a vast network of subcontractors who deliver their packages while shielding them from accountability.

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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

National, ACT and NZ First have passed the Employment Leave Bill, cutting pay for over 200,000 workers, and cutting leave for anyone who is off work due to injury, sick leave, or works variable hours. The cost-of-living crisis just got worse.

text reading "National, ACT and NZ First have now cut pay and leave for hundreds of thousands of workers.
Visit vote.nz today to enrol to vote and update your details."
small text reading "Authorised by Dennis Maga, Workers First Union, 120 Church Street, Onehunga, Auckland"

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New Zealand Professional Firefighters' Union @nzpfu.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Mechanics forced open the door on Auckland's only active high-reach ladder truck this morning. The city's only other high-reach ladder truck, based at Parnell, remains out of service after cracks were discovered in its turntable 3 weeks ago.

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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Less leave, less pay, more lies. National, New Zealand First, and ACT are backing bosses and making you poorer in the name of ‘simplicity’. But do you know what’s really simple? 100 days until the election on November 7. And 87 days left to enrol. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

text reading "Less leave, less pay, more lies.
100 days until the election. 87 days left to enrol to vote.
Visit vote.nz today to check your details and update."
small text reading "Authorised by Dennis Maga, Workers First Union, 120 Church Street, Onehunga, Auckland"

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New Zealand Professional Firefighters' Union @nzpfu.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Mike Davidson MP grills FENZ CE Kerry Gregory on why they needed an expensive PR firm just to understand Parliament's questions—and whether the fleet crisis is just a symptom of a MUCH bigger problem inside FENZ 🚨

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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

1/6 Did you know that Aotearoa New Zealand has some of the worst lobbying in the world? The waters have only gotten murkier since National-NZ First-ACT took office. #nzpol

text reading "did you know: Aotearoa has some of the worst lobbying in the first world"
Lots of words have been blacked out/redacted"

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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

"Last week, they processed the last of the logs at Northland Mill. The machines have stopped and as the dust settles, the workers will be gone by the end of the month." Full press release: www.workersfirst.nz/news/2026-07...

text reading "Juken's Northland Mill has confirmed its closure.
Our hearts are with the workers and their communities, and Workers First will be working to support our members."

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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

1/4 Why we are supporting the call from the Green Party to make union membership opt-out instead of opt-in. #nzpol (tl;dr It's the best way to fight Aotearoa New Zealand's cost of living crisis AND to improve worker wages and conditions)

text reading "The Automatic Union Membership Bill.
Why we are excited about it.
Why Aotearoa needs it.
And why we welcome its challenge to Aotearoa unions!
greens.org.nz/workforce_policy"
There is a cut out of Macaulay Culkin form Home Alone, looking shocked, with the words "Another policy that's good for workers!? BY JOVE!"
at the bottom there is small text reading "Authorised by Dennis Maga, Workers First Union, 120 Church Street, Onehunga, Auckland"

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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

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."

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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

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."

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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

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."

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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

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."

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Paul Brislen @brislen.nz · 11/07/2026

If you read nothing else today read this. Why is our electricity so expensive? The answer will shock you (profit taking by shareholders). www.consumer.org.nz/consumer-rig...

consumer.org.nz

6 myths about NZ power prices

Why are New Zealand power prices so high? It’s not all about lines charges, Labour’s oil and gas ban or the cost of renewable energy.

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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

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

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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

1/10 With the Matariki public holiday coming up this Friday, there are some important things for you to know about working the holidays.

text reading "Working over the holidays.
What you need to know."
small text reading "July 2026 update"

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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

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.

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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

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

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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Dennis Maga, Workers First General Secretary, on Aotearoa's ambulance emergency.

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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

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

nzherald.co.nz

Northland Mill to close after failing to find buyer

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

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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

The new Green Party policy, launched on the weekend, knocked our socks off. Sensible. Achievable. For the people. #nzpol www.greens.org.nz/tax_system_f...

greens.org.nz

For people and planet

We are building a future where we do more, faster, to protect our planet and make sure everyone is treated equally.

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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

The next attack on workers is here: The Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill. Read more and sign the open @nzctu.bsky.social letter: www.together.org.nz/not_one_more_health_and_safety Even ACC has warned that this Bill will lead to more harm... EVERY worker deserves to come home safe. #nzpol

text reading "The next attackon workers is here:
The Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill.
Read more and sign the open letter at:
www.together.org.nz/not_one_more_health_and_safety"

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New Zealand Professional Firefighters' Union @nzpfu.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

HOURS before today’s firefighter strike, the country’s busiest fire truck is DOWN with a blown turbo. Worse? Grey Lynn’s truck just broke down too. No backup. No safety net for the city. The network is completely broken. FENZ leadership has lost control.

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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

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...

rnz.co.nz

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.

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New Zealand Council of Trade Unions @nzctu.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

#nzpol Sign our open letter calling on MPs to stop this dangerous Bill: www.together.org.nz/not_one_more...

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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

This November, look at what parties DO, not what they SAY. An ACT Party Minister has been found to have spent $17,000 on airport parking from 2024-2026 - while she was cutting budgets and front-line services from Oranga Tamariki. Story: www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...

text reading "$17,000 spent on airport parking for one Minister.
This November, look at what they do, not what they say."
small print reading "Authorised by Dennis Maga, Workers First Union, 120 Church Street, Onehunga, Auckland"

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New Zealand Council of Trade Unions @nzctu.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

#nzpol When 29 miners died at Pike River, New Zealand made a promise. We said, “never again”. We said, “every worker deserves to come home safe”. But now Brooke van Velden is trying to undo that promise. Sign our open letter calling on MPs to stop ACT's Health and Safety Bill in its tracks:

together.org.nz

Fight back against the Health and Safety Amendment Bill

Join us in building a better world

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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Our "Emergency" ambulance report in numbers.

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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

💲"Misery Budget 2026: a crumbling house with a fresh coat of paint" 📉 (1/2)

Text: "Misery Budget" 2026 - Workers First reaction (with Budget book in background)

Quote: Dennis Maga, Workers First General Secretary: "This is an austerity Budget from an austerity Government, and it does not meaningfully address any of the challenges ahead of us - it’s just about keeping New Zealand on life support."

Quote - Dennis Maga, Workers First General Secretary: "Any projected surplus will be built from the misery of those who can’t afford to sacrifice any more during a cost-of-living crisis that this Government fuels and maintains."

Quote - Dennis Maga, Workers First General Secretary: "They’re like dodgy landlords who add a fresh coat of paint and a second-hand grey carpet onto a mouldy, crumbling house whose foundations are slipping off the edge of a cliff."

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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Today, we’re very excited to launch our new report – “Emergency: Saving New Zealand’s Ambulance Services”. You can read the full report here: tinyurl.com/4edeaa2v

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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Value our Skills - Save the Mills! This Saturday (23 May), we're hosting a public meeting in Kaitāia about the future of the two JNL mills that are currently for sale and could be closed if no buyer is found.

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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

We're still buzzing from May Day. NZ workers are STRONG. We can't be bought and sold. Ask your friends and whānau to enrol and check their enrolment details RIGHT NOW, and let's absolutely smash this election.

a bunch of happy people holding up their fists and cheering, and holding union signs. the person in the forefront is wearing a fantastic dress. actually, everyone has a rad style in this picture!

a photo of a group of union members and organisers holding colourful flags. the person in focus is smiling

a trio of people smiling at the camera. they are all union members. a flag has blown in front of the camera giving everything a classy orange sheen. this is an arty pic, no doubt about it, though that may just be in the eye of the beholder. the beholder in this case, who is writing this, also took the photo, so they are going to say that, aren't they

a group of rad union members holding a workers first flag at a big union gathering for may day

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Workers First Union @workersfirstunion.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Unmet dental needs cost Kiwis $3.1 billion every year. It costs NZ at least another $2.5 billion in lost productivity. In comparison, free dental care in the public system would cost around $935 million every year. Only 0.2% of our GDP. www.dentalforall.nz

dentalforall.nz

Dental for All

Our goal is free dental care for everyone in Aotearoa

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