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E tū endorses Labour/Green Party MOU as “game-changer”

Wednesday, 1 June 2016, 9:16 am | E Tu

The Labour Party’s largest union affiliate, E tū has endorsed the commitment of Labour and the Green Party to work together to form a viable alternative coalition government. More >>

E tū says Budget will entrench inequality

Friday, 27 May 2016, 1:14 pm | E Tu

E tū says the government has promised higher pay for workers, but instead the Budget will entrench inequality. More >>

Youth rates spur strike vote by Wellington Airport staff

Wednesday, 25 May 2016, 4:08 pm | E Tu

Pay talks for workers stalled in December after their employer, US contracting company, Delaware North refused to negotiate unless it could introduce youth rates. More >>

E T welcomes additional money for apprenticeship training

Friday, 20 May 2016, 1:17 pm | E Tu

The union, E t has welcomed the pre-budget announcement of extra funding to put more young workers into apprenticeships. More >>

Union fears proposed merger will cost jobs and stifle debate

Wednesday, 11 May 2016, 12:13 pm | E Tu

The journalists union, E tū says it has grave concerns about the proposed merger of the New Zealand assets of NZME and Fairfax Media. More >>

Redundancy for 21 E tū members at Fonterra’s Canpac plant

Friday, 6 May 2016, 3:51 pm | E Tu

Fonterra subsidiary, Canpac is axing 30 jobs at its Hamilton canning plant, including 21 E tū members in the print and press division. More >>

Silencing workers – Tiwai Point

Friday, 6 May 2016, 2:16 pm | E Tu

New Zealand Aluminium Smelters has imposed an external email ban on workers, as it tightens censorship on site. More >>

Disability Sector workers team up with employers on safety

Monday, 4 April 2016, 10:19 am | E Tu

Disability Sector workers team up with employers to shine a light on health and safety More >>

ROA Mine to close

Tuesday, 26 January 2016, 10:52 am | E Tu

About 20 jobs are to go as the last underground coal mine on the West Coast closes. More >>

Chorus must invest copper windfall in the future of network

Wednesday, 16 December 2015, 3:12 pm | E Tu

The announcement of a higher copper price for Chorus is no victory for consumers or workers who will be feeling the pinch this Christmas. More >>

Electricity infrastructure workers set to strike next week

Tuesday, 24 November 2015, 1:39 pm | E Tu

113 E tū members employed by PowerNet and Otago Power Services will take strike action next week, if the companies don’t improve their offers at negotiations this Thursday. More >>

Introduction of third contractor shows massive failings

Wednesday, 18 November 2015, 3:08 pm | E Tu

The union for telco workers, E tū, is very disappointed to learn that Chorus has chosen to introduce a third contractor, Visionstream, to the fibre rollout. More >>

E tū celebrates monumental win at WCC

Thursday, 29 October 2015, 9:22 am | E Tu

E tū, the union for Wellington City Council security workers, is celebrating a monumental win as the Council voted last night to extend its living wage commitment to contracted security workers. Councillors voted 9-6 in favour of the move, fulfilling the commitment ... More >>

Huge victory for care and support workers

Tuesday, 20 October 2015, 3:42 pm | E Tu

The Government’s decision to go into negotiations over the dismal pay rates that plague the care and support sector is a huge step forward for underpaid workers. More >>

Greens’ commitment to women’s representation is fantastic

Thursday, 15 October 2015, 3:55 pm | E Tu

15 October 2015 Media release E tū: Greens’ commitment to women’s representation is fantastic The Green Party’s commitment to an equal gender split in Cabinet is an important symbol of removing barriers to women’s advancement. E tū, New Zealand’s ... More >>

Health and safety laws must put people first

Thursday, 15 October 2015, 2:29 pm | E Tu

Working people will be safer at work under a Labour-led government, says Labour leader Andrew Little. More >>

Colorpak offers grocery vouchers, not fair pay

Wednesday, 14 October 2015, 9:56 am | E Tu

People working at Colorpak’s Auckland factory are drawing the line on an effective pay freeze being demand by their bosses. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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