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Ecolab strike heads into fourth week
Wednesday, 23 April 2008, 3:25 pm | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
Today marks the start of the fourth week of strike action for fifteen Hamilton-based Ecolab workers who are fighting for an industry standard agreement. More >>
Broadband plan must address skills shortage - EPMU
Wednesday, 23 April 2008, 10:45 am | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
The Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union says John Key’s policy of rolling out fibre optic cable to 75% of New Zealand homes is a step in the right direction, but is concerned the task may be impossible given the current skills shortage. More >>
Vector to blame for lines workers’ strike
Monday, 21 April 2008, 1:05 pm | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
Energex lines-workers responsible for the maintenance of the Vector-owned Auckland electrical network have issued notice of industrial action from May 1. More >>
Fisher & Paykel ditches NZ for cheap labour
Thursday, 17 April 2008, 1:31 pm | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
Fisher & Paykel is closing its plant in Dunedin because it wants cheap labour, says the Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union. More >>
Higher wages the only answer to rising living cost
Wednesday, 16 April 2008, 2:29 pm | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
Employers shouldn’t be surprised if rocketing food prices and decreasing housing affordability result in demands for increased wages in upcoming wage rounds so New Zealanders can maintain a decent standard of living, says New Zealand’s largest ... More >>
EPMU to fight National’s attack on democracy
Monday, 14 April 2008, 5:51 pm | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
The Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union says it will vigorously oppose the National Party’s attempts to silence its 50,000 members. More >>
EPMU reviewing National’s third party injunction
Monday, 14 April 2008, 9:50 am | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
The Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union has been served notice that the National Party is seeking to overturn the union’s status as a third party under the Electoral Finance Act. More >>
Chemical strike enters second week
Wednesday, 9 April 2008, 1:40 pm | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
Strike action at the Hamilton branch of US multinational Ecolab entered its second week today as suspended Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union members continued picket action to get basic industry standards from the $5.5bn chemical industry giant. More >>
China FTA highlights need for investment - EPMU
Tuesday, 8 April 2008, 12:29 am | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
The free trade agreement signed with China today will offer potential economic benefits to New Zealand but will increase the need for Kiwi businesses to invest in skills and equipment, says the Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union. More >>
Strike enters third day at chemical plant
Friday, 4 April 2008, 4:52 pm | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
Full strike action continued into its third day at Ecolab’s Hamilton plant today with Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union members picketing on Te Rapa Road and outside the chemical giant’s Hamilton office. More >>
Commission ruling is a victory for free speech
Friday, 4 April 2008, 3:27 pm | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
The Electoral Commission’s decision to confirm the Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union’s third party status under the Electoral Finance Act is a victory for free speech says the EPMU. More >>
Mine Safety discussion paper must lead to faster
Friday, 4 April 2008, 9:42 am | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
The government’s discussion paper on mine safety is a good step but the process now needs to move faster says the Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union. More >>
Bradnams workers suspend strike for mediation
Thursday, 3 April 2008, 10:21 am | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
Seventeen striking EPMU members at Rotorua aluminium fabrication company Bradnams Windows & Doors have voted to return to work this morning after the company agreed to urgent mediation with the Department of Labour. More >>
Strike action escalates at chemical giant
Thursday, 3 April 2008, 10:11 am | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union members at the Hamilton plant of chemical giant Ecolab have gone on strike for a second time over the US-based multinational’s stubborn refusal to sign up to the Metals and Manufacturing MECA. More >>
Minimum wage won’t keep skilled workers
Wednesday, 2 April 2008, 12:08 am | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union members at Rotorua aluminium fabrication company Bradnams Windows & Doors walked off the job this morning after negotiations broke down. More >>
National has no credibility on wages - EPMU
Tuesday, 1 April 2008, 9:48 am | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
National’s continued attempts to portray New Zealand’s low wages as a tax issue is politics at its most cynical, says the Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union. More >>
EPMU welcomes redundancy rebate
Tuesday, 1 April 2008, 12:08 am | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
The introduction today of a redundancy rebate will mean greater justice for workers made redundant over the last 14 months and in the future, says the Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union. More >>
National trying to mislead public on wage gap
Friday, 28 March 2008, 5:07 pm | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
National trying to mislead public on wage gap - EPMU National is once again trying to mislead the public over the cause of the wage gap between New Zealand and Australia, says the Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union. The call follows a claim ... More >>
Telecom must front - EPMU
Friday, 28 March 2008, 10:53 am | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
Telecom must front up with the money for proper pay and conditions for telecommunications workers, says the Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union’s Electrical and Communications Industry Council. More >>
Meal-break law about fairness
Tuesday, 25 March 2008, 2:47 pm | Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union
The new meal-break law will make a huge difference to tens of thousands of New Zealand workers says the Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union. While nearly all unionised workers already have paid breaks and lunch-hours written into their collective ... More >>
