Helen Kelly
Helen Kelly was a notable New Zealand trade union leader and the president of the Council of Trade Unions (CTU) from 2007 until her passing in 2016. She was a fierce advocate for workers' rights, particularly in the areas of health and safety, pay equity, and social justice. Kelly's leadership was characterized by her ability to mobilize grassroots support and her commitment to fighting for the rights of vulnerable workers, leaving a lasting impact on the labor movement in New Zealand.
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Helen Kelly was a prominent workers’ rights advocate credited with helping others find their voice.
The women keeping Pike River’s fight alive – Ask Me Anything with Paula Bennett
New Zealand· 2025-10-24
Helen Kelly was a trade unionist involved in advocating for the Pike River families.
Pike River movie brings Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse’s fight to the screenNew Zealand· 2025-10-03
Helen Kelly was the president of the CTU from 2007 until her death in 2016.
Leading trade unionist Richard Wagstaff says Key met with him regularly but Luxon has refusedNew Zealand· 2025-09-21
