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Protection without the politics
The Teachers' Professional Association of New Zealand (TPANZ) is a registered trade union under the Employment Relations Act 2000. We are run by teachers, not union officials. Zero party politics means lower fees and complete focus on achieving meaningful outcomes for our members, without sacrificing protection or peace of mind.
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Professional Indemnity Protection
Protection from Red Union Workers' Mutual Limited (a discretionary mutual) for eligible members, alongside expert workplace support.
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What a registered trade union does for you
You choose your union
The Employment Relations Act 2000 gives you the freedom to choose whether to join a union, and which one. Your employer can't pressure you either way.
Collective bargaining
As a registered union, TPANZ can negotiate collective agreements for its members. You can appoint us as your bargaining agent.
Support and representation at work
Our industrial advocates help members with employment problems such as disputes, pay issues and bullying, and can speak for you in meetings with your employer.
A union run by its members
Registered unions are independent of employers and run under democratic rules. TPANZ members elect their branch executive, and branch delegates elect the national executive.
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A Registered Union, Proudly Part of NZ Unions
TPANZ is a registered trade union and a proud member of NZ Unions, supported by the Red Union Support Hub. NZ Unions is the umbrella organisation that supports nurses, teachers, doctors and midwives across New Zealand.
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