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Auckland Airport firefighters announce two 24-hour strikes over labor dispute

Auckland, New Zealand · since Nov 24, 2026

Is it still on?

SOONAnnounced for Nov 24. Not started yet.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Firefighters are protesting over pay and compensation for mandatory overseas training requirements.
What they want
The union is seeking pay that reflects specialist work and fair compensation for mandatory training trips.
What changed
Nov 11: The E tū union announced two 24-hour strikes scheduled for November 24 and November 27.
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Both sides

What protesters want

  • Pay that recognizes specialist work
  • Fair compensation for mandatory overseas training

Organised by: E tū

What authorities say

Auckland Airport chief operations officer Chloe Surridge stated that flights may be cancelled or diverted, noting that the airport is working through contingency options.12

The numbers

Only figures a source states, with who said it. Estimates often differ.

Crowd
69
69 members of the Airport Emergency Services team12

The full story

The E tū union has announced that 69 members of the Auckland Airport Emergency Services team will hold two 24-hour strikes on November 24 and November 27, 2026. The industrial action follows a rejected pay offer and concerns regarding the evaluation of their roles and mandatory overseas training. According to the union, the current job evaluation process fails to account for the physical and psychological demands of the work. Auckland Airport officials have stated that flights may be cancelled or diverted during these periods, as the airport cannot legally operate without qualified rescue and firefighting personnel on duty. The airport is currently exploring contingency options and has advised travelers to check their flight status with their respective airlines.

Timeline

  1. The E tū union announced two 24-hour strikes for November 24 and November 27 following a rejected pay offer.12

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