Unions

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Amalgamated Workers' Union (AWUNZ)

Represents a wide range of members throughout many industries ranging from Council employees, Local Authority Trading Enterprise employees to Transport Industry employees, Greenkeepers, Farm Workers, General Labourers, Process Workers, Security Guards, Mine Operators and Fitters, School Grounds employees, Refuse employees.

Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS)

Two primary roles are offered by ASMS to its members. They advise and represent members in respect to their employment agreements and assist, liase and advise members in relation to matters of policy and profession.

Association of University Staff (AUS)

Now combined with College of Nurses Aotearoa (NZ)

Professional organisation for nurses, providing a forum for discussing health issues and networking. Membership is not required to access all information on the web site, however the information provided is selective.

CTU Directory

New Zealand Council of Trade Unions provides the full contact details for affiliated and some non affiliated unions.

FinSec - Financial Sector Union

Provides a voice (bargaining, negotiation and discussion) in the workplace for those working in finance and information services.

Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ)

The Maritime Union was formed in 2002 when the New Zealand Waterfront Workers' Union and the New Zealand Seafarers' Union joined together.

National Distribution Union

Union services covering retail workers, actors' equity, textile and clothing workers, energy workers, baking workers, truck drivers and wood sector workers

New Zealand Airline Pilots Association (ALPA)

This association which incorporates air traffic controllers, is active in ensuring the safe and effective development of aviation in New Zealand. Services are also offered in relation to industrial issues and looking out for the welfare of members. NZALPA is affiliated to both the International Pilots Association (IFALDPA) and the International Air Traffic Controllers Organisation (IFATCA).

New Zealand Building Trades Union (NZBTU)

New Zealand Council of Trade Unions (NZCTU)

NZCTU acts as the united voice for working people. Their role is to promote unionism and collectivism through programmes of active campaigns for fair workplaces.

New Zealand Educational Institute Inc. (NZEI)

New Zealand's largest education union representing the interests of teachers and support staff working in primary, area and secondary schools, early childhood centres, special education and Colleges of Education.

New Zealand Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union (EPMU)

Represents tens of thousands of workers in a wide range of private sector industries including mixed manufacturing, plastics, packaging, print, aviation, media, postal, timber/forestry, food processing, automotive, energy and telecommunications. EPMU is New Zealand's largest trade union.

New Zealand Halal Slaughtermen Union

Manage and supervise the Halal Industry in New Zealand according to the Islamic faith and create greater efficiency for the good of New Zealand and its Muslim community

The New Zealand Merchant Service Guild

Representing workers in maritime and related service industries.

New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO)

Provides members with information on professional and industrial services provided by NZNO to its members. Includes information on Health Professionals New Zealand (HPNZ), a division of NZNO, and offers links to affiliated organisations.

New Zealand Police Association

Membership is open to all sworn and non-sworn employees of the Police, the association works to improve the pay and conditions of members, to improve the level of service the Police provide to the public and to comment on law and order issues.

New Zealand Post Primary Teachers Association (PPTA)

Represents teachers in secondary, area and intermediate schools, technicraft centres, and community education. Negotiates collective contracts and offers advice and guidance. Collective contracts are available on-line.

New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union

New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union

New Zealand Public Service Association (PSA)

New Zealand's largest state sector union covering members in public service, health services, local government, crown agencies and privates business.

New Zealand Writers Guild

Offering members skill development, employment contracts and rate negotiation, credit arbitration and industry know how, this union serves writers of film, television, radio, theatre, video and multimedia. The union is affiliated with the Council of Trade Unions and a member of the International Affiliation of Writers Guild (IAWG).

The Rail and Marine Transport Union

Covers workers in the transport industry; rail, road and ports.

Service and Food Workers Union

Promoting the goal of working together to be treated fairly and with respect at work and in our communities, the Service and Food Workers Union covers five main industry groups. They are: Age care, disability, health and community services; Catering, cleaning and contract services; Clerical, administration and technical services; Food and beverage manufacturing and processing; Hospitality, tourism and entertainment services.

Southern Local Government Officers Union

Southern Local Government Officers Union Christchurch

Union for salaried employees of city, regional and district councils, electricity supply companies and their associated enterprises

Unions Directory

Contains national and local contact details for unions. The directory can be searched by occupation and/or industry, and is provided by the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions.