Notice of Special General Meeting (NUPE)

NUPE is notifying members of a Special General Meeting (SGM) that will occur at 4pm on December 1, 2025.

The SGM is to discuss and approve changes to the NUPE Constitution, that are required by changes to the Incorporated Societies Act.  These changes relate to processes and responsibilities within the constitution. 

A full copy of the new constitution and the changes are available for people to access and read here: 

We urge members to attend if they are able either by Teams or in person. If you want to attend by Teams, could you, please let us know (quentin@nupe.org.nz) and we will send you a link.  

If you are attending in person please come to the NUPE offices, 68 Langdons Road, Papanui, Christchurch. Please email Quentin at NUPE.

Thanks

Janice Gemmell (Secreatry) on behalf of the NUPE Team.

Quentin Findlay Organiser

National Union of Public Employees

Ph:     03 3773582

Email: Quentin@nupe.org.nz

Web:  www.nupe.org.nz

BA, PG Dip, MA (Otago) PhD (Lincoln)

NEXT WEEK'S STRIKES WILL BE HISTORIC

Workers from NZNO, PSA, NZEI, PPTA, and ASMS are striking next week for safe staffing, better pay, and better conditions.

100,000 workers are expected to strike in what could be the biggest walk-off in 40 years. Support striking workers and join a rally near you next Thursday! Links to rally locations are in the comments and on our story.

Find your rally here Stand together for health on 23 October

CTU congratulates Living Wage Movement for huge win

NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff is today congratulating the Living Wage Movement and trade unions for their victory in keeping the living wage in government procurement contracts.

“The living wage is set at a level that allows New Zealanders to live a decent life. Decent work and decent wages should be the hallmark of employment in New Zealand,” said Wagstaff.

“The previous government recognised this by adding it to the guidelines in 2021. We are delighted that the Government has changed its mind on this, despite its previously stated plans to strip away wage protections.

“It’s time that they increased the minimum wage to the living wage so that all workers can have decent incomes.

“Removing the living wage protection in government contracts would have impacted around 5,000 workers. It would have likely cost the government additional money in higher welfare payments and other costs. The only beneficiaries of the proposal were the companies that would have been able to slash wages by $11,336 a year.

“It’s great that cabinet changed their mind and decided that cutting the wages of some of the lowest paid workers in the country was not a way to build a more prosperous economy.

“The decision is a demonstration of the organising power of trade unions and the Living Wage Movement. We celebrate their victory and the lasting good it will deliver,” said Wagstaff.

Contacts:

Richard Wagstaff, 027 759 1680

Jack McDonald, 027 759 1680