Empowering working people and our communities for a better life

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E tū waiata

E tū kahikatea
Hei whakapae ururoa
Awhi mai awhi atu
Tātou tātou e

Stand like the kahikatea tree
To brave the storms
Embrace and receive one another
We are one together

Recent news

Support grows for workers to be paid 100% through COVID crisis

Posted on March 3, 2021 by - Politics

Union calls on Air NZ to rebuild better

Posted on February 25, 2021 by - Aviation, COVID-19

Govt needs to progress transformation plans to save mill

Posted on February 24, 2021 by - Manufacturing and food

E tū welcomes vaccine arrival

Posted on February 12, 2021 by - Aviation, COVID-19, Public and Commercial Services

One step closer to Matariki holiday

Posted on February 4, 2021 by - General, Politics

Union welcomes border worker vaccine priority

Posted on February 3, 2021 by - COVID-19

Our values

Integrity

  • honest
  • trustworthy
  • ethical

Manaakitanga

  • hospitality
  • welcoming
  • taking care of people
  • supportive
  • enabling

Aspirational

  • standing up courageously for a better deal
  • pro-active
  • forward looking

Respect

  • treating others as we wish to be treated
  • welcoming diversity
  • open to differences and ideas

Accountable

  • reliable
  • professional
  • competent
  • transparent
  • democratic