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E tū welcomes Joint Working Group principles on pay equity
Wednesday, 8 June 2016, 10:15 am | E Tu
E tū, the union which led the equal pay litigation in the aged care sector, says it will pursue equal pay for women, using the newly agreed Joint Working Group’s principles on pay equity. More >>
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 >>