E Tu - Latest News [Page 9]
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 >>