Picket for Pay Equity

Working Women’s Week | 2–8 March - a nationwide week of action for pay equity.

• We’re encouraging members to host public-facing pickets  to highlight pay equity in our communities. This is an opportunity to use the picket skills that we have to tautoko the fight for pay equity for workers across the country.
• Can’t hold a picket?  Consider having another event in your branch to celebrate Working Women’s Week and to learn more about pay equity. Some activities could be a Wear Purple Day, a voter enrolment activity, or taking the Pay Equity Pledge. 
• Events are happening throughout the week. Check out the CTU website for more activities here: https://www.together.org.nz/working_women_s_week_2026

What, When, Where

‘PPTA Picket for Pay Equity’

• A before- or after- school picket to promote pay equity in your community.
• Pick a high-visibility, community-facing location. This could be outside your school, at a busy street corner, or near a local landmark.
• Choose a day and time that works best for your members and maximises public visibility.

Share your picket

Share pictures of your picket with us so we can spread the word.

• Pictures can be emailed to socialmedia@ppta.org.nz,
• or via Facebook Messenger http://m.me/NZPPTA

What to Prepare

•        Pay Equity signs and placards - some slogans could be, “Together for Pay Equity”, “Respect us. Value us. Pay us.”, or “Value Women’s Work - Protect Pay Equity”
•        Print resources including signs, posters, and leaflets.  Click here to view the Google Drive folder and download resources.
•        Assign someone to take photos/videos.  This helps to increase impact by sharing pictures/video through our PPTA social media channels. Send these to socialmedia@ppta.org.nz or via Messenger.

Messaging Tips

Keep messages:

• Short, sharp, clear, and easy to read from a distance
• Positive and values-focused
• Centred on fairness, respect, and equity

Quick Checklist for Organisers

•        Pick date, time, and location
•        Invite members and supporters - this could include other local schools or unions
•        Prepare signs and materials
•        Assign photo/video person
•        Send highlights to the PPTA social media team via socialmedia@ppta.org.nz or on Facebook Messenger