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Telecom haggling will hurt workers, economy - EPMU
Tuesday, 23 September 2008, 1:00 pm | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
As they start the vote on the outcome of their employment negotiations the future for more than 1400 Transfield lines workers has become uncertain due to the major telecommunications contractor's failure to secure a contract with Telecom. More >>
“She’ll be right” not enough for monetary policy
Friday, 19 September 2008, 11:23 am | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
The Finance and Expenditure Select Committee’s decision to keep the status quo on monetary policy is a lost opportunity for New Zealand’s manufacturers and workers, says the Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union. More >>
What’s your work rights policy? – EPMU
Thursday, 18 September 2008, 5:01 pm | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
The Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union says in an election where the rising cost of living and the wage gap with Australia are major issues it is vital that all political parties clearly state their plans for work rights and raising New Zealanders’ ... More >>
Strike action signalled at oil and gas contractor
Wednesday, 17 September 2008, 2:15 pm | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union members have signalled their intention of strike action to Fitzroy Engineering - Taranaki's biggest engineering firm and a major contractor to the region's oil and gas industry. More >>
EPMU welcomes Greens’ work rights policy
Wednesday, 17 September 2008, 1:56 pm | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
The Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union welcomes the Green Party’s employment policy as a firm commitment to stronger work rights and higher wages. More >>
National can’t fudge ‘fire at will’ policy
Monday, 15 September 2008, 5:00 pm | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
The Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union says when it comes to the National Party’s work rights policies it’s time to call a spade a spade. More >>
National shows ignorance on employment law
Thursday, 11 September 2008, 3:10 pm | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
Statements made today by National Party employment spokesperson Kate Wilkinson show the National Party's failure to understand basic employment law. More >>
EPMU welcomes same job, same rights legislation
Thursday, 11 September 2008, 11:18 am | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
The Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union welcomes the introduction to parliament of a new bill designed to strengthen the rights of temporary and casual workers. More >>
OCR helps manufacturing, system still needs fixing
Thursday, 11 September 2008, 12:03 am | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
The Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union welcomes today’s reduction in the official cash rate as a step toward easing pressure on New Zealand’s exporting manufacturers. More >>
EPMU statement on Shawn Tan
Wednesday, 10 September 2008, 5:06 pm | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
Following a third meeting with a mediator present, the Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union has dismissed phone organiser Shawn Tan after deciding Tan's actions had irrevocably damaged the employment relationship. More >>
National’s R&D policy bad news for manufacturing
Wednesday, 10 September 2008, 9:53 am | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
National’s leaked Research, Science and Technology policy would reduce incentives for the private sector to invest in R&D at the very time New Zealand’s manufacturing sector needs it most, says the Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union. More >>
Nat's immigration policy a labour market policy
Friday, 5 September 2008, 9:46 am | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
National's immigration policy gives priority to filling skills gaps from overseas rather than investing in locals, says the Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union. More >>
Kiwisaver change will keep employers honest – EPMU
Wednesday, 3 September 2008, 5:06 pm | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
The Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union welcomes the closure of a Kiwisaver loophole as a move to keep employers honest. The change stops employers from deducting their contribution for the scheme from their workers’ wages while still pocketing ... More >>
Six thousand rally for stronger work rights
Wednesday, 27 August 2008, 5:02 pm | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
More than six thousand union members rallied in Manukau today in a bid to put the issue of stronger work rights and higher wages firmly on the election agenda. More >>
Fairfax cuts a blow to democracy - EPMU
Tuesday, 26 August 2008, 4:44 pm | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
Fairfax's proposed redundancies will be a huge blow to already strained newsrooms and to New Zealanders' democratic right to be properly informed about their country's major issues, says the Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union. More >>
EPMU will not be silenced by National
Monday, 11 August 2008, 1:09 pm | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
Ongoing challenges by the National Party to the Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union’s registration as a third party under the Electoral Finance Act are part of a strategy to silence workers’ voices and the EPMU says it will not participate ... More >>
Workers rally for stronger rights, higher wages
Friday, 1 August 2008, 3:29 pm | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
More than 1500 union members braved bitter weather at Christchurch’s Addington Raceway this afternoon to call for stronger work rights and higher wages. More >>
EPMU welcomes Electoral Commission decision
Wednesday, 30 July 2008, 9:52 am | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
The Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union welcomes the Electoral Commission’s decision to register the union as a third party. Prior to the decision the union’s third party status had been challenged by the National Party. More >>
National must stop hiding policy detail - EPMU
Tuesday, 29 July 2008, 3:18 pm | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
If National is serious about the democratic process it must reveal the full extent of its employment policy, says the Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union. More >>
Nat’s employment policy would drive down wages
Thursday, 24 July 2008, 1:16 pm | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
The National Party’s employment policy attacks work rights and would drive down the wages of all New Zealand workers, says the Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union. More >>
