The National Distribution Union and Finsec joined forces on 1 October 2011 to form New Zealand’s newest union – FIRST Union. 

We are 27,000 workers in Finance, Industrial (Textile and Wood) Retail, Stores & Transport, who have come together to get a better deal at work.

If you’re not a member of the union, join today to win higher pay, better conditions and have more say at work.

Read the articles below to read about what's happening in FIRST Union, or click here to view all the latest news.

Government reducing our work rights Article Date:  Sunday, June 9, 2013 The government this week introduced changes to employment law that will weaken the work rights for many workers, especially those without access to unions right now. Read more about Government reducing our work rights	70 ANZ call centre jobs in Wellington hints at a jobs merry-go-round Article Date:  Tuesday, May 28, 2013 Less than a month after announcing half-yearly profits of a whopping $655 million, ANZ have announced they are moving 70 call centre jobs from Melbourne to Wellington. Read more about 70 ANZ call centre jobs in Wellington hints at a jobs merry-go-round
Child poverty a stain on NZ's record - Amnesty Article Date:  Friday, May 24, 2013 New Zealand has come under fire for the high levels of child poverty in our country, in Amnesty International's Annual Report 2013. Read more about Child poverty a stain on NZ's record - Amnesty