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flag New Zealand's Workers First Union demands labor reforms to strengthen rights, boost union representation, and ensure fair pay and working conditions by 2025.

flag Workers First Union in New Zealand has released a policy paper, “Take the Power Back,” calling for major reforms to strengthen workers’ rights amid concerns over weakened collective bargaining and government efforts to erode labor protections. flag The proposal includes a staged negotiation process with mandatory mediation, government intervention when talks fail, and “bargaining fees” to ensure non-union workers contribute fairly. flag It supports extending strong collective agreements—like those at Woolworths—to entire industries, ensuring sector-wide minimum standards. flag The union also advocates for automatic, opt-out union enrollment after 30 days to boost representation and reduce employer intimidation, aiming to restore balance in employment relations and empower workers in 2025.

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