Nominations are invited from MWU sub branches for attendance at a 3-day course in June. What is the course? The course is a three-day residential course held in June for leaders who want to go further in our union, whether as sub branch officials…
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Can my boss do that?
YOUR RIGHTS in meetings with the boss..The RIGHT to be told what the meetings is about and if disciplinary action is a possibility…
Growing stronger in our MWU branch
The Aotearoa Branch is proposing a $1 week fee increase from xxx to help make the branch stronger. Here’s why…
Employment Law Changes – what they mean for you
The Employment Relations Amendment Bill No 2 had its first reading in January and has been sent to Select Committee for consideration. It is supported by all government parties. Submissions close on 30 March 2018…
Union ACTIVE – Minimum Wage or Living Wage?
Happy New Year to all MWU members and whanau. 2018 will be a big year for us, with major employment law changes ahead, big bargaining and the chance to influence the industry…
Happy and safe Holiday Season!
In 2017 MWU won some important victories, but there’s still a lot to be done. With a new government, members are hoping for real change in 2018…
We did this!
Thanks to your support, we now have a worker friendly government for the first time in nearly a decade. MWU members got out to vote in large numbers with their workmates and whanau; many helped…
MWU 2017 Election Special
It’s just four weeks until the election and working people now how real hope that a Labour-led government will take office after 23 September. It starts with YOU!…
Voting in the general election is the most important workplace decision you make
Voting in the general election is the most important workplace decision you make. Workplace laws are decided by governments. The 90 day trial law, the cuts to collective bargaining, the battles in the court have…
Young Delegates Step Up
Our recent delegates training in Invercargill and Manawatu is proof MWU has a bright future. Below are pictured six delegates under 25 at the Palmerston North session. Never say…