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E tū welcomes the latest Climate Change Commission, He Pou a Rangi, report to the Government as it lays firm foundations for a Just Transition to a low-carbon economy. Ināia tonu nei: a low emissions future for Aotearoa sets out a policy direction ...
Thursday, 20 May 2021, 3:54 pm E tū is celebrating the release of Budget 2021 today, which makes significant moves to improve the lives of Aotearoa’s workers and their communities. In particular, E tū applauds the plan for an ACC-style ‘social insurance’ scheme, which would give workers income protection if they lose their jobs. E tū Assistant National Secretary Annie Newman says it’s great that the Government are prioritising the idea, which was in the Labour Party’s 2020 election manifesto. “COVID-19 reminded us again how important it is to support people as they move in and...
Thursday, 20 May 2021, 6:10 pm Workers at Kawerau’s pulp and paper mill are facing weeks of uncertainty as their employer, Norske Skog, have commenced with a consultation process about the future of the mill, including potential closure. More than 150 workers, including 30 E tū members, are affected by the proposal, which was announced on Wednesday afternoon. E tū Engineering, Infrastructure and Extractions Industry Council Convenor and site delegate Bruce Habgood says in the wake of the proposal, there is “lots and lots of uncertainty” for members. “There’s simply lots of uncert...
Yeah, it's just going to get worse over time and can't go on forever. Eventually there will be a dollar crisis. Of course. But the ...
The closure of Whakatāne Mill has been confirmed, with over 150 skilled operational workers being made redundant after 85 years of operations. FIRST Union and E tū say that while vital the impact on the local community will be significant, there ...