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EPMU Manukau rally 2008

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.

That's why this August the EPMU ran 25 mass member rallies around the country to get your views on the basic work rights we should expect from the next government.

We've taken your concerns and surveyed every political party in parliament to find out where they stand on protecting and extending your work rights. Check out our Work Rights Survey tab above to see how they stack up.

 

 

Campaign News

  • Fire at will goes into law
  • 22 December, 2008

    The National/Act government has passed the 90 day "fire at will" law under urgency in a move designed to bypass public consultation and criticism. The new legislation will...

  • EPMU welcomes ReStart but minimum redundancy better
  • 22 December, 2008

    The EPMU has welcomed the Government's "ReStart" package to assist redundant workers but says it is no substitute for real minimum redundancy entitlements. About 85% of EPMU collective...

  • Government repeals worker protections in Kiwisaver
  • 22 December, 2008

    The National/ACT Government has re-opened a loophole in Kiwisaver to allow employers to deduct their Kiwisaver contribution from their workers' wages. The changes were rammed through under urgency...

  • EPMU calls for Commission of Inquiry into police spying
  • 22 December, 2008

    The EPMU is backing Unite Union's call for a full public inquiry into the activities of the police Special Investigation Unit following revelations a paid informant for the...

  • Government increases taxes for low, middle income earners
  • 22 December, 2008

    The National/Act government has put its tax package into law and the news is not good for low to middle income families. The new package removes the...