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New Zealand to Scrap 30-Day Union Enrollment Rule

4/23/2025

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New Zealand's Minister for Workplace Relations, van Velden, is set to scrap the 30-day rule that enrolls new employees in collective agreements without union input. Critics warn this move could weaken union membership. The upcoming Employment Relations Amendment Bill, anticipated by 2025, promises more contentious changes, sparking fears over the government's commitment to consultation.

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New Zealand's Minister for Workplace Relations, van Velden, is set to scrap the 30-day rule that enrolls new employees in collective agreements without union input. Critics warn this move could weaken union membership. The upcoming Employment Relations Amendment Bill, anticipated by 2025, promises more contentious changes, sparking fears over the government's commitment to consultation.