Campaign News

  • Productivity debate must include workers
  • 18 November, 2008

    The Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union welcomes the establishment of a taskforce on productivity and says strong workplace relations and decent training are essential elements to any long...

  • Post-election message from the national secretary
  • 14 November, 2008

    The general election ended last Saturday night with a convincing victory by the National Party. They have very quickly been able to pull together a governing coalition with...

  • EPMU election donations
  • 6 November, 2008

    The EPMU's contributions to political parties for the 2008 election are as follows: New Zealand Labour Party: $60,000 Green Party: $5,000 Maori Party: $4,000 Progressive Party: $1,000 ENDS For further information contact...

  • Election message from the National Secretary
  • 5 November, 2008

    It's usually said of every general election, but this election is important. The world is changing dramatically. The world financial crisis, which has been with us for months...

  • Make sure you vote on Saturday
  • 5 November, 2008

    This Saturday is election day and according to recent polls it promises to be a close one. EPMU senior national industry officer Paul Tolich says union members have...

  • Final leaders' debate tonight
  • 5 November, 2008

    The final leaders' debate before the election screens tonight at 7pm on TV One. Remember to text your vote and forward this message to your friends. The text...

  • Note to members of EPMU political campaign donations
  • 5 November, 2008

    The EPMU would like to inform members that at a recent National Executive meeting the decision was made to contribute to the following political parties 2008 election campaigns:...

  • CTU releases new election video
  • 31 October, 2008

    The Council of Trade Unions has released a humorous video highlighting the issues at risk this election. The first video in the series can be found...

  • EPMU survey shows clear political divide on work rights
  • 30 October, 2008

    Results from the EPMU Work Rights Survey show a clear division between the political parties that support Kiwi workers and those that want to take their rights...

  • EPMU welcomes Labour's employment relations policy
  • 26 October, 2008

    The Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union says Labour's employment relations policy will provide security for workers and their families in a time of increasing economic uncertainty. The policy builds...