“A refusal to value staff”: Why University of Auckland staff are striking w/ Tertiary Education Union’s Nicole Wallace and University of Auckland’s Sean Sturm: 6 March, 2025

Up to 1,600 University of Auckland Tertiary Education Union Members are striking today for four hours.

The Union says staff are frustrated at their “employer’s refusal to value staff.”

Wire Host Caeden spoke to Tertiary Education Union Organiser Nicole Wallace about today’s strike.

They also spoke to University of Auckland Associate Professor in Arts and Education Sean Sturm (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa) for their view on today’s strike.