Unions Manawatū
@unionsmanawatu.bsky.social
Unions Manawatū is the local affiliate council of the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions, based in Palmerston North, New Zealand.
You can find all our socials and radio show here: https://linktr.ee/unionsmanawatu
You can find all our socials and radio show here: https://linktr.ee/unionsmanawatu
Tomorrow: The biggest industrial action in 40 years!!!
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The details are in each photo and also in the alt-text of each photo.
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See you there in either Palmy, Whanganui, or Levin!
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The details are in each photo and also in the alt-text of each photo.
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See you there in either Palmy, Whanganui, or Levin!
October 22, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Tomorrow: The biggest industrial action in 40 years!!!
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The details are in each photo and also in the alt-text of each photo.
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See you there in either Palmy, Whanganui, or Levin!
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The details are in each photo and also in the alt-text of each photo.
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See you there in either Palmy, Whanganui, or Levin!
Unions Manawatū stands in solidarity with the brave comrades who have attempted to break Israel’s illegal blockade on international aid to Palestinians. Three of them are NZers, including Sam Leason of Ōtaki, a committed activist who we should all be proud of. Ngā mihi nunui ki a rātou!
October 2, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Unions Manawatū stands in solidarity with the brave comrades who have attempted to break Israel’s illegal blockade on international aid to Palestinians. Three of them are NZers, including Sam Leason of Ōtaki, a committed activist who we should all be proud of. Ngā mihi nunui ki a rātou!
Our @nznursesorganisation comrades are striking again tomorrow (Tuesday, Sept 2nd) and Thursday (Sept 4th). Will you be there?
September 1, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Our @nznursesorganisation comrades are striking again tomorrow (Tuesday, Sept 2nd) and Thursday (Sept 4th). Will you be there?
Tune in to Calling All Workers today at 4pm for Ben's interview of Lawrence O'Halloran of TEU exploring his origins and what brought him to the union movement! You can listen anytime at mpr.nz or Spotify. There's an archive of awesome episodes from Unions Manawatū to whet your rebellious appetite!
August 11, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Tune in to Calling All Workers today at 4pm for Ben's interview of Lawrence O'Halloran of TEU exploring his origins and what brought him to the union movement! You can listen anytime at mpr.nz or Spotify. There's an archive of awesome episodes from Unions Manawatū to whet your rebellious appetite!
Today at PSA House, local delegates and leaders from different unions came together to train to campaign and win Pay Equity.
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@teanau_tuiono spent time with us to discuss how to effectively lobby MPs and we also discussed solidarity with @thyme4action and @maoriwardsmanawatu
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Bring on Sept 20th!
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@teanau_tuiono spent time with us to discuss how to effectively lobby MPs and we also discussed solidarity with @thyme4action and @maoriwardsmanawatu
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Bring on Sept 20th!
August 7, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Today at PSA House, local delegates and leaders from different unions came together to train to campaign and win Pay Equity.
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@teanau_tuiono spent time with us to discuss how to effectively lobby MPs and we also discussed solidarity with @thyme4action and @maoriwardsmanawatu
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Bring on Sept 20th!
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@teanau_tuiono spent time with us to discuss how to effectively lobby MPs and we also discussed solidarity with @thyme4action and @maoriwardsmanawatu
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Bring on Sept 20th!
A big mihi to Whanganui and Palmy Nth @nznursesorganisation members who spent 24 hours striking from 9am July 30th, demanding safer staffing and work conditions at our hospitals.
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And a mihi to everyone who turned out in solidarity to support!
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And a mihi to everyone who turned out in solidarity to support!
August 3, 2025 at 12:56 AM
A big mihi to Whanganui and Palmy Nth @nznursesorganisation members who spent 24 hours striking from 9am July 30th, demanding safer staffing and work conditions at our hospitals.
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And a mihi to everyone who turned out in solidarity to support!
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And a mihi to everyone who turned out in solidarity to support!
This week on Calling All Workers on @mprnz , Andy @nzppta and Josh dive into the exciting world of, "What is a commodity?!"
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We talk about what makes a commodity a commodity and why it's fundamental for understanding capitalism and its inherent instability.
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Listen live at mpr.nz or on Spotify!
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We talk about what makes a commodity a commodity and why it's fundamental for understanding capitalism and its inherent instability.
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Listen live at mpr.nz or on Spotify!
July 28, 2025 at 12:02 AM
This week on Calling All Workers on @mprnz , Andy @nzppta and Josh dive into the exciting world of, "What is a commodity?!"
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We talk about what makes a commodity a commodity and why it's fundamental for understanding capitalism and its inherent instability.
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Listen live at mpr.nz or on Spotify!
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We talk about what makes a commodity a commodity and why it's fundamental for understanding capitalism and its inherent instability.
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Listen live at mpr.nz or on Spotify!
This week. Gina, Jon, and Andy discuss the recently passed Employment Relations (Pay Deductions for Partial Strikes) Amendment Act 2025. What does it mean and why does it suck so badly?
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Tune in live on mpr.nz at 4pm on Tuesday or listen that night/next day/any day after on mpr.nz or Spotify.
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Tune in live on mpr.nz at 4pm on Tuesday or listen that night/next day/any day after on mpr.nz or Spotify.
July 14, 2025 at 1:34 AM
📣 State of the Economy – with Craig Renney
🗓 Friday 4th of July 11:30am - 1:30pm
📍 Focal Point Cinema and Cafe Palmerston North
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Join Unions Manawatū and economist and NZCTU policy director Craig Renney, as we unpack the recent Government Budget and dive into the state of our economy.
🗓 Friday 4th of July 11:30am - 1:30pm
📍 Focal Point Cinema and Cafe Palmerston North
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Join Unions Manawatū and economist and NZCTU policy director Craig Renney, as we unpack the recent Government Budget and dive into the state of our economy.
June 29, 2025 at 9:19 PM
📣 State of the Economy – with Craig Renney
🗓 Friday 4th of July 11:30am - 1:30pm
📍 Focal Point Cinema and Cafe Palmerston North
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Join Unions Manawatū and economist and NZCTU policy director Craig Renney, as we unpack the recent Government Budget and dive into the state of our economy.
🗓 Friday 4th of July 11:30am - 1:30pm
📍 Focal Point Cinema and Cafe Palmerston North
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Join Unions Manawatū and economist and NZCTU policy director Craig Renney, as we unpack the recent Government Budget and dive into the state of our economy.
Tune in to Calling All Workers at 4pm this afternoon (Tuesday) to listen to Part 2 of our Fight Back Together Maranga Ake hui that happened on May 1st (MAY DAY!). Gina and Jon (E tū), Heeni (Unite), and Liam (Workers First) continue their discussion. (Link in comments)
June 16, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Tune in to Calling All Workers at 4pm this afternoon (Tuesday) to listen to Part 2 of our Fight Back Together Maranga Ake hui that happened on May 1st (MAY DAY!). Gina and Jon (E tū), Heeni (Unite), and Liam (Workers First) continue their discussion. (Link in comments)
A great turnout on Wednesday night for the launch of the Stronger Together - Keep Māori Wards campaign. Unions Manawatū and TEU organiser Ben Schmidt has spearheaded this effort to retain what the rat b*stards in Govt are trying to take from us - the Te Pūao Māori Ward.
June 6, 2025 at 9:44 AM
A great turnout on Wednesday night for the launch of the Stronger Together - Keep Māori Wards campaign. Unions Manawatū and TEU organiser Ben Schmidt has spearheaded this effort to retain what the rat b*stards in Govt are trying to take from us - the Te Pūao Māori Ward.
Today is May 15th, 'Nakba Day'. Unions Manawatū sends our love to our Palestinian whānau who must be allowed to return to their homeland, their whenua, which is illegally and immorally occupied and brutalized by the Apartheid State of Israel.
May 15, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Today is May 15th, 'Nakba Day'. Unions Manawatū sends our love to our Palestinian whānau who must be allowed to return to their homeland, their whenua, which is illegally and immorally occupied and brutalized by the Apartheid State of Israel.
If you're in or around Masterton on Thursday, May 29th, please attend this Labour Party hui with @jan.tinetti and @kieranmcanulty and have your concerns heard by a party who will hopefully make up our next coalition Government.
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REAP House, 340 Queen St, Masterton. Thursday, May 29th. 5.30-7pm.
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REAP House, 340 Queen St, Masterton. Thursday, May 29th. 5.30-7pm.
May 15, 2025 at 1:35 AM
If you're in or around Masterton on Thursday, May 29th, please attend this Labour Party hui with @jan.tinetti and @kieranmcanulty and have your concerns heard by a party who will hopefully make up our next coalition Government.
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REAP House, 340 Queen St, Masterton. Thursday, May 29th. 5.30-7pm.
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REAP House, 340 Queen St, Masterton. Thursday, May 29th. 5.30-7pm.
A Mothers' Day message to all MPs of this government from Manawatū and Horowhenua workers.
@timcostleynz @carlbateswhanganui @suzeredmaynerangitikei - didn't she raise you better?
@timcostleynz @carlbateswhanganui @suzeredmaynerangitikei - didn't she raise you better?
May 11, 2025 at 8:19 PM
A Mothers' Day message to all MPs of this government from Manawatū and Horowhenua workers.
@timcostleynz @carlbateswhanganui @suzeredmaynerangitikei - didn't she raise you better?
@timcostleynz @carlbateswhanganui @suzeredmaynerangitikei - didn't she raise you better?
Share! Unions Manawatū is rallying at National MP Suze Redmayne's office at 51 Fregusson Street, Feilding this Friday. 9th May, at 1PM.
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So many of our members have been affected by this Government'sdecision to bin pay equity under urgency, so join us to let Suze Redmayne know this is unacceptable!
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So many of our members have been affected by this Government'sdecision to bin pay equity under urgency, so join us to let Suze Redmayne know this is unacceptable!
May 7, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Share! Unions Manawatū is rallying at National MP Suze Redmayne's office at 51 Fregusson Street, Feilding this Friday. 9th May, at 1PM.
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So many of our members have been affected by this Government'sdecision to bin pay equity under urgency, so join us to let Suze Redmayne know this is unacceptable!
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So many of our members have been affected by this Government'sdecision to bin pay equity under urgency, so join us to let Suze Redmayne know this is unacceptable!
This Government hates working people, especially working women!
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ACT's Brooke Van Velden, Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, is tossing all existing Pay Equity claims in the bin and making it nearly impossible to refile them.
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Why? To save money in their upcoming Budget, of course!
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ACT's Brooke Van Velden, Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, is tossing all existing Pay Equity claims in the bin and making it nearly impossible to refile them.
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Why? To save money in their upcoming Budget, of course!
May 6, 2025 at 10:51 PM
This Government hates working people, especially working women!
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ACT's Brooke Van Velden, Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, is tossing all existing Pay Equity claims in the bin and making it nearly impossible to refile them.
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Why? To save money in their upcoming Budget, of course!
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ACT's Brooke Van Velden, Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, is tossing all existing Pay Equity claims in the bin and making it nearly impossible to refile them.
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Why? To save money in their upcoming Budget, of course!
Thank you for turning out to make another great May Day Concert here in Te Papaioea at the Globe, whānau mā! It was the 25th concert since 1995!
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Special congratulations to our winners this year: Crows Feet Dance Collective and Kaea Rakatairi-Paul!
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Special congratulations to our winners this year: Crows Feet Dance Collective and Kaea Rakatairi-Paul!
May 5, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Thank you for turning out to make another great May Day Concert here in Te Papaioea at the Globe, whānau mā! It was the 25th concert since 1995!
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Special congratulations to our winners this year: Crows Feet Dance Collective and Kaea Rakatairi-Paul!
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Special congratulations to our winners this year: Crows Feet Dance Collective and Kaea Rakatairi-Paul!
A big mihi to everyone who came out to support the kaupapa at the Fight Back Together Maranga Ake hui on this blustery May Day in Te Papaioea.
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We had 500+ union members, whānau, and friends turn up to tell this Govt that when workers' rights are under attack, we STAND UP FIGHT BACK!
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We had 500+ union members, whānau, and friends turn up to tell this Govt that when workers' rights are under attack, we STAND UP FIGHT BACK!
May 1, 2025 at 8:57 AM
A big mihi to everyone who came out to support the kaupapa at the Fight Back Together Maranga Ake hui on this blustery May Day in Te Papaioea.
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We had 500+ union members, whānau, and friends turn up to tell this Govt that when workers' rights are under attack, we STAND UP FIGHT BACK!
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We had 500+ union members, whānau, and friends turn up to tell this Govt that when workers' rights are under attack, we STAND UP FIGHT BACK!
We are ON for tomorrow, everyone! Palmerston North is very much still happening!
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It's an indoor event at Arena 3, so the rain can't dampen our enthusiasm or our union pride!
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Remember, it's all FREE with a free BBQ and goody bags for everyone who attends, plus spot prizes and riotous vibes!
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It's an indoor event at Arena 3, so the rain can't dampen our enthusiasm or our union pride!
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Remember, it's all FREE with a free BBQ and goody bags for everyone who attends, plus spot prizes and riotous vibes!
April 30, 2025 at 3:33 AM
We are ON for tomorrow, everyone! Palmerston North is very much still happening!
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It's an indoor event at Arena 3, so the rain can't dampen our enthusiasm or our union pride!
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Remember, it's all FREE with a free BBQ and goody bags for everyone who attends, plus spot prizes and riotous vibes!
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It's an indoor event at Arena 3, so the rain can't dampen our enthusiasm or our union pride!
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Remember, it's all FREE with a free BBQ and goody bags for everyone who attends, plus spot prizes and riotous vibes!
You might've dropped a deuce while tramping the Ruahine Ranges and come across a Fight Back flier. If so, let us know!
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Fight Back Together Maranga Ake, May 1st, Arena 3, 12:30-1:30pm.
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Fight Back Together Maranga Ake, May 1st, Arena 3, 12:30-1:30pm.
April 26, 2025 at 9:12 PM
You might've dropped a deuce while tramping the Ruahine Ranges and come across a Fight Back flier. If so, let us know!
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Fight Back Together Maranga Ake, May 1st, Arena 3, 12:30-1:30pm.
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Fight Back Together Maranga Ake, May 1st, Arena 3, 12:30-1:30pm.
Joel, E tū delegate, is going to the Fight Back Together Maranga Ake hui on Thursday, May 1st, Arena 3 Palmerston North at 12:30pm. Are you?
April 26, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Joel, E tū delegate, is going to the Fight Back Together Maranga Ake hui on Thursday, May 1st, Arena 3 Palmerston North at 12:30pm. Are you?
It's ANZAC Day, a public holiday, but the struggle never rests and neither do we. We're getting ready for the big Fight Back Together Maranga Ake hui on Thursday, May 1st (MAY DAY), Arena 3 at 12:30pm.
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We want to see you all there with your fists held high!
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We want to see you all there with your fists held high!
April 25, 2025 at 4:05 AM
It's ANZAC Day, a public holiday, but the struggle never rests and neither do we. We're getting ready for the big Fight Back Together Maranga Ake hui on Thursday, May 1st (MAY DAY), Arena 3 at 12:30pm.
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We want to see you all there with your fists held high!
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We want to see you all there with your fists held high!
@etuunion delegate Pat is attending next Thursday's (May 1st) Fight Back Together Maranga Ake hui at Arena 3 from 12:30-1:30pm. Will you be there too?
April 24, 2025 at 4:46 AM
@etuunion delegate Pat is attending next Thursday's (May 1st) Fight Back Together Maranga Ake hui at Arena 3 from 12:30-1:30pm. Will you be there too?
Join us in Palmerston North to honour working people killed and injured at work, and to call for protecting and improving the systems intended to keep workers safe and healthy at work.
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12 noon – Monday 28 April
Workers Memorial Stone, Memorial Park, Fitzroy Street
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12 noon – Monday 28 April
Workers Memorial Stone, Memorial Park, Fitzroy Street
April 21, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Join us in Palmerston North to honour working people killed and injured at work, and to call for protecting and improving the systems intended to keep workers safe and healthy at work.
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12 noon – Monday 28 April
Workers Memorial Stone, Memorial Park, Fitzroy Street
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12 noon – Monday 28 April
Workers Memorial Stone, Memorial Park, Fitzroy Street