It takes all sorts to run our health system
APEX is the specialist union for all allied, scientific and technical employees.
Broken Scanners, Exhausted Staff
Inside the Unravelling of Public Radiology and Medical Imaging
We've been advocating for Kiwi health professionals for over 20 years
APEX is the specialist union representing over 6000 allied, scientific and technical health professionals across New Zealand in both the public and private sectors.
WHAT DO WE DO?
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EMPLOYMENT ADVICE & REPRESENTATION -
COLLECTIVELY BARGAIN -
ENFORCE YOUR COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT -
HEALTH & SAFETY ADVOCACY -
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT -
RESEARCH & CAMPAIGNS
WHY JOIN APEX?
Every profession has its own division, so your voice is heard where it matters.
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Better pay & conditions through collective bargaining. -
Protection from unfair treatment at work with support and representation when you need it. -
Support during change with guidance through restructuring, redundancy, or contracting out. -
Access to on-the-ground delegates who are trained, approachable, & here for you. -
Your voice is raised by collectively putting AST issues into news cycles and onto the political agenda. -
Strength in numbers. When a workforce bargains together, lasting change can be made.
Collective Agreements
50+ Collective Agreements. One union.
From large multi-employer collective agreements covering the whole of the country, to single-employer agreements in private hospitals, laboratories, Te Whatu Ora, private sector agencies and NGOs — APEX negotiates profession-specific agreements, tailored to your workplace and your needs.
Current campaigns and recent reports
Career Framework
Broken Scanners, Exhausted Staff
Inside the Unravelling of Public Radiology and Medical Imaging
Health & Safety
Improving and protecting our health and safety at work.
Prenatal ultrasound in Aotearoa
Workplace Favouritism in Health
Moral Injury
Delegate Search
