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...

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 (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...

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...

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...

The EPMU welcomes Labour's announcement today it wants to ensure New Zealand workers get the eleven public holidays they are entitled to, every year, by legislating for...

TV3's "60 Minutes" investigation into safety at the Pike River coal mine was broadcast on 15 December 2010. You can now watch it online via the following...

The Government must place the issue of mine check inspectors squarely before the Pike River Commission of Inquiry, the EPMU is saying today following 60 Minutes' "Blood...

The EPMU is today calling for the appointment of a workplace health and safety practitioner on the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Pike River mine disaster....

Sickness regulations should ensure that employees are supported on health issues and have time off if required, the Council of Trade Unions (CTU) has said in response...