UNITED ON STRIKE 2026.
05 October 2026
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On Wednesday 21 October Tertiary Education Union (TEU) members at universities and polytechs across New Zealand are going on strike from 1.15pm to 5.00pm.
This is historic action as it's the first time members at universities and polytechs have gone on strike together. Around 8000 staff will be on strike.
This page contains useful information and resources about the 2026 industrial action.
Rally and picket locations for TEU worksite campuses on strike (this list will be updated as we move towards strike day)
Fighting Fund policy 2026 - If your employer makes deductions from your pay as a result of you taking strike action and this would cause you financial hardship, TEU has a fund you can apply for.
Order your United on Strike teeshirt here.
Strike poster - write in your location and time to meet for strike action
Strike flyer - to print and handout at strike rallie to let students and public know why we're striking.
United on Strike social tile - share on your socials!
Strike powerpoint slide – for use on projectors and as as screensaver
Auto-response email to students template - editable template
Auto-response out of office email template - editable template
Are you keen to donate to support our members on the picket line?
When TEU members take strike action to stand up for their rights, employers can choose to deduct their pay. For some of our members, any deduction at all can cause real financial hardship.
Our fighting fund exists for exactly that reason. Every dollar donated goes directly to supporting TEU members who experience financial hardship because their pay has been deducted for taking strike action. It is not used for any other purpose.
If you believe in what our members are fighting for, you can stand with them by donating today. Every contribution, large or small, helps make sure no member is forced to choose between standing up for their rights and paying their bills.
Donate by bank transfer:
Account name: The New Zealand Tertiary Education Union
Account number: 38-9008-0493736-19
Reference: Fighting Fund
Ngā mihi nui for your support. Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui.