# Unions Official source: https://www.employment.govt.nz/fair-work-practices/unions-and-bargaining/unions Scanned: 2026-06-07T03:31:31.402Z Use this as a current official guidance reference, not as a substitute for legal advice. ## Page Text Home Fair work practices Unions and bargaining Unions Unions and bargaining Unions Employees can choose if they want to join a union. Unions negotiate collective agreements and advocate for employees. Unions and bargaining Unions Union membership Workplace access Screen industry workplace access Employment Relations Education: courses and criteria Collective agreements Collective bargaining Strikes and lockouts Union membership Learn about joining a union, how to set up or find a union, and going to union meetings. Workplace access Union representatives and employers must comply with the rules in the Employment Relations Act 2000 about accessing workplaces. Screen industry workplace access There are rules under the Screen Industry Workers Act 2022 for worker organisations (guilds and unions) accessing screen production workplaces.