News from 2008-01

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Mine safety conviction shows need for check inspectors
30 January, 2008
** The conviction of the Black River Mining company for unsafe work practices causing death further confirms the urgent need for mine check inspectors says the Engineering, Printing...
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EMA should get facts straight - EPMU
17 January, 2008
The Employers and Manufacturers Association's ‘end of year employment survey' can not be taken seriously due to its flawed methodology, says the Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union. The survey...
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Temp labour threatens food safety standards
16 January, 2008
New poultry processing guidelines to reduce campylobacter will be meaningless without decent training for all staff including temporary staff, says the Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union. The guidelines...
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New Zealanders should have holiday to commemorate Sir Ed
14 January, 2008
The passing of Sir Edmund Hillary is a landmark event that all New Zealanders should be able to commemorate together says the Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union. The...
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