National Union of Public Employees

The National Union of Public Employees is a public service union that represents both members in the government and NGO Sectors. NUPE is proud to be involved in efforts to improve the lives of workers and their families. Our priority is improving terms and conditions of members and advocating for safety. From our early days in 1992, we have been a leading organisation in the struggle for economic and social justice. By fighting for legislative improvements and bargaining for better terms and conditions in employment agreements, we continuously strive to raise work standards. NUPE offers members representation in employment matters, advocacy and collective bargaining.

Secretary Message

Kia Ora everyone, I do hope you are all doing well.
I cannot believe it but we are at the beginning of Autumn already. Summer in Christchurch has been pretty average but we had awesome hot weather before Christmas and again now !! This year has started for us with a number of Collective Agreements that we are in bargaining for now. This has happened because in the Public sector members got the PSPA offer from the government. This has resulted in two main expiry times, one Dec 2024 and the next April 2025. So lots happening. We have also had a number of our NGO groups in bargaining. In addition to this, we have currently a very high number of Personal Grievance cases and a couple of disputes at the Mediation service or the ERA. Improved and retaining all your terms and conditions and safety remains our big push across all areas we represent. NUPE has made some great growth in the NGO sector and maintaining membership well in most other areas. NUPE works hard to advocate for you whatever government is in and we will be putting in a submission on the bill that might change personal grievances. The office team are great and please make use of the website and access to message us. The other important point to be aware of. The best way to get an urgent matter to us is to email it to your organiser or through the "contact us" link on the website. We get to read this on the day or the next day ( unless we are on leave and someone else will get this) we are often in meetings with members, so phone calls don't always connect, also please put a cell phone contact number in the email or contact us form. Please encourage others to join NUPE, they can do this by completing the online form on the website.

Thanks
Nga mihi nui
Janice and the NUPE team