The decision by high end manufacturing firm Flotech to cease production in New Zealand shows the urgent need for a government jobs strategy, says the Engineering, Printing...
Read ArticleGarth Malpas *In memory of our dearly respected friend and comrade* Garth Ian Malpas *24.8.68 - 25.6.12 * "Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile." ...
Read ArticleThe New Zealand Meat Workers Union (MWU) has over 1300 workers in AFFCO meat plants located in the North Island: Moerewa, Horotiu (near Hamilton), Rangiuru (near Te...
Read ArticleHow to achieve a strong and effective worker voice in workplace health and safety must be a critical objective of the Government's review of the country's health...
Read ArticleThe union representing postal and logistics members, the EPMU, is disappointed that Christchurch is losing 40 jobs at a time when the region's economy is struggling. The 40...
Read ArticleFormer Pike River CEO Peter Whittall's role as a mine safety consultant is insensitive to the families of the Pike 29 and a slap in the face...
Read ArticleBy Christine Gounder, Radio New Zealand Journalist. We pay tribute to EMPU member Phillip Cottrell, a Bulletins Editor at Radio NZ who was murdered on...
Read ArticleThe union representing miners at Solid Energy's Huntly East operation, the EPMU, is confident there are good systems in place for health and safety management at the...
Read ArticleNearly 900 Fisher and Paykel Healthcare workers still face the prospect of taking industrial action this week at the company's Highbrook plant following the failure to reach...
Read ArticleA former EPMU delegate has landed a plum job helping Pasefika communities in Christchurch deal with the impacts of the earthquakes. Lana Afu is the new Earthquake Support...
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