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.https://bsky.app/profile/workersfirstunion.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/workersfirstunion.bsky.social/post/3mul52grbrk2tToday, 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: https://www.workersfirst.nz/news/2026-09-03-union-membership-bill #nzpol02 Sep 2026 23:54 +0000at://did:plc:znrmzrovbbulmo2huuzapvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mul52grbrk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/workersfirstunion.bsky.social/post/3muinx2futk2c1/3 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 #nzpol02 Sep 2026 00:18 +0000at://did:plc:znrmzrovbbulmo2huuzapvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3muinx2futk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/workersfirstunion.bsky.social/post/3mug2gimy2k2bToday 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)31 Aug 2026 23:24 +0000at://did:plc:znrmzrovbbulmo2huuzapvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mug2gimy2k2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/workersfirstunion.bsky.social/post/3mtzidyekts2fHave 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 #nzpol26 Aug 2026 23:28 +0000at://did:plc:znrmzrovbbulmo2huuzapvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtzidyekts2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/workersfirstunion.bsky.social/post/3mthvm2cdu22v1/10 Our members do the talking. Full report: workersfirst.nz/retail-staffing-2026 #nzpol19 Aug 2026 23:37 +0000at://did:plc:znrmzrovbbulmo2huuzapvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mthvm2cdu22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/workersfirstunion.bsky.social/post/3mtfauskakc2o1/10 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: https://www.workersfirst.nz/retail-staffing-2026 #nzpol18 Aug 2026 22:21 +0000at://did:plc:znrmzrovbbulmo2huuzapvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtfauskakc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/workersfirstunion.bsky.social/post/3mtacy4jbgk2lWe 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: https://www.workersfirst.nz/news/2026-08-14-philippines-statement #nzpol16 Aug 2026 23:15 +0000at://did:plc:znrmzrovbbulmo2huuzapvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtacy4jbgk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/workersfirstunion.bsky.social/post/3msoq5aogvs2wNational, 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.09 Aug 2026 23:23 +0000at://did:plc:znrmzrovbbulmo2huuzapvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3msoq5aogvs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/workersfirstunion.bsky.social/post/3mrtlzfaric23Less 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. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/politics/831257/government-repeals-holidays-act-simpler-leave-bill-becomes-law30 Jul 2026 04:27 +0000at://did:plc:znrmzrovbbulmo2huuzapvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrtlzfaric23https://bsky.app/profile/workersfirstunion.bsky.social/post/3mr7oazyclc2a1/6 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. #nzpol22 Jul 2026 06:14 +0000at://did:plc:znrmzrovbbulmo2huuzapvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr7oazyclc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/workersfirstunion.bsky.social/post/3mqsew2db4k2n"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: https://www.workersfirst.nz/news/2026-07-15-northland-mill-closes16 Jul 2026 23:22 +0000at://did:plc:znrmzrovbbulmo2huuzapvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqsew2db4k2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/workersfirstunion.bsky.social/post/3mqqj737iy22f1/4 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)16 Jul 2026 05:34 +0000at://did:plc:znrmzrovbbulmo2huuzapvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqqj737iy22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/workersfirstunion.bsky.social/post/3mqppxasrec26Under 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.15 Jul 2026 22:02 +0000at://did:plc:znrmzrovbbulmo2huuzapvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqppxasrec26https://bsky.app/profile/workersfirstunion.bsky.social/post/3mqnqt5g3hs2wUnder 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.15 Jul 2026 03:12 +0000at://did:plc:znrmzrovbbulmo2huuzapvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqnqt5g3hs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/workersfirstunion.bsky.social/post/3mqlc42fcyk2iUnder 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.14 Jul 2026 03:43 +0000at://did:plc:znrmzrovbbulmo2huuzapvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqlc42fcyk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/workersfirstunion.bsky.social/post/3mqibyb5dw22nUnder 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.12 Jul 2026 23:03 +0000at://did:plc:znrmzrovbbulmo2huuzapvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqibyb5dw22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/workersfirstunion.bsky.social/post/3mqawgsawrs24Today, 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!10 Jul 2026 00:48 +0000at://did:plc:znrmzrovbbulmo2huuzapvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqawgsawrs24https://bsky.app/profile/workersfirstunion.bsky.social/post/3mq3m4ytdls2u1/10 With the Matariki public holiday coming up this Friday, there are some important things for you to know about working the holidays.07 Jul 2026 22:00 +0000at://did:plc:znrmzrovbbulmo2huuzapvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq3m4ytdls2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/workersfirstunion.bsky.social/post/3mpfpk3h3c22bWe'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.29 Jun 2026 05:03 +0000at://did:plc:znrmzrovbbulmo2huuzapvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpfpk3h3c22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/workersfirstunion.bsky.social/post/3mp5rmdz67s2lACT 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 #nzpol26 Jun 2026 01:18 +0000at://did:plc:znrmzrovbbulmo2huuzapvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp5rmdz67s2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/workersfirstunion.bsky.social/post/3mp3ylyfoik2zDennis Maga, Workers First General Secretary, on Aotearoa's ambulance emergency.25 Jun 2026 08:18 +0000at://did:plc:znrmzrovbbulmo2huuzapvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp3ylyfoik2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/workersfirstunion.bsky.social/post/3moynzjvmys2cThe 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 https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/juken-new-zealand-to-close-northland-mill-after-buyer-search-fails/FLQMFN5OS5AFNM6JS6TQUDEE4M/24 Jun 2026 00:31 +0000at://did:plc:znrmzrovbbulmo2huuzapvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3moynzjvmys2chttps://bsky.app/profile/workersfirstunion.bsky.social/post/3mou5fwzitk2eThe new Green Party policy, launched on the weekend, knocked our socks off. Sensible. Achievable. For the people. #nzpol https://www.greens.org.nz/tax_system_for_all22 Jun 2026 05:23 +0000at://did:plc:znrmzrovbbulmo2huuzapvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mou5fwzitk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/workersfirstunion.bsky.social/post/3mohfamqpp22aThe 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. #nzpol17 Jun 2026 03:39 +0000at://did:plc:znrmzrovbbulmo2huuzapvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mohfamqpp22a