Today Aotearoa Workers Solidarity Movement (AWSM) joined nation-wide protests against new legislation reversing pay equity in Aotearoa/New Zealand. AWSM participated in Rotorua for example, alongside approximately 50 others. The workers in the demonstration came from a range of organizations. There was an impressive variety of ages, ethnicities and genders represented. The protestors occupied the footpath… Continue reading Pay Equity Protest
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Labour Day in New Zealand: A Day to Reflect, Resist, and Reimagine
As Labour Day rolls around in New Zealand, it’s worth remembering its origins—not as a mere day off, but as a reminder of the power of workers united against exploitation and in the pursuit of a fairer society. Originally intended to honour the struggle for an eight-hour workday, Labour Day highlights a history rich in… Continue reading Labour Day in New Zealand: A Day to Reflect, Resist, and Reimagine