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Work rights are some of the most important rights you have. They give you the rights you need to get higher wages, win better conditions and keep your workplace safe. For the latest news on the EPMU's Work Rights campaign see the links below.
Campaign News
- No fairness in workplace law changes coming into force 1 April
- 31 March, 2011
There is nothing fair in the new workplace law changes that will come into force tomorrow on 1 April, says the Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union (EPMU). "These...
- EPMU launches campaign opposing unfair new workplace laws
- 29 March, 2011
The EPMU launches its "Things just got tougher" campaign today, opposing the government's unfair new workplace law changes that take effect this week on Friday 1st April and...
- NZIER research fatally flawed
- 2 March, 2011
NZIER (NZ Institute of Economic Research) research published last month claiming to show the government's 90 day "fire-at-will" law has increased hiring in small firms draws invalid conclusions...
- 1 April law changes - it's no joke for 1 in 5
- 2 March, 2011
With the government's unfair new employment laws due to come into effect on 1 April the EPMU is preparing its response, including workplace and other campaign activities. The...
- Pike River Disaster - messages of support and condolence received by the EPMU
- 31 January, 2011
The Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union (EPMU) has received messages of support and condolences for the families of the 29 men killed in the Pike River mine...
NZCTU Newswire
- International support for Talley’s AFFCO workers
- Government Undermines Bargaining to Reduce Pay and Conditions
- CTU launch AFFCO Workers’ Appeal
- More jobs needed to lower beneficiary numbers
- Youth unemployment needs to be a priority
- Unemployment gets even worse
- Very small catch-up for wages, but uneven gains
- International Worker's Memorial Day
- RBNZ - Time to stop talking, just do it
- Many risks in MoBIE
