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New Zealand's Workers First Union demands labor reforms to strengthen rights, boost union representation, and ensure fair pay and working conditions by 2025.
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.
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.
It supports extending strong collective agreements—like those at Woolworths—to entire industries, ensuring sector-wide minimum standards.
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.
El Sindicato de Trabajadores Primero de Nueva Zelanda exige reformas laborales para fortalecer los derechos, impulsar la representación sindical y garantizar un salario justo y condiciones de trabajo para el año 2025.