What’s being a delegate all about?
A delegate is a union member who is elected to represent and assist the E tū members in their workplace.
Key parts of their role include:
- Representing E tū members at work
- Recruiting new members, activists, and leaders
- Engaging with members
- Bargaining for collective agreements
- Keeping up to date with what’s going on at E tū
Skills for delegates
There are plenty of training opportunities for delegates to grow their skills.
Our delegate training courses cover things like:
- Understanding your collective
- Organising in your workplace
- Leading for change
We also other types of training on:
- E tū’s big campaigns, including pay equity, the Living Wage, and Just Transition
- Writing a CV and cover letter
New delegate welcome meeting
Every few months, we run introductory meetings for new delegates.
The aim of the meeting is so you can meet fellow delegates and learn about E tū before you do your official training.
Watch this space for details of upcoming welcome meetings.
The delegate’s term
Once elected, there is no maximum term for a delegate, however if an election is called, you will need to be re-elected by your site. This is detailed in the 2024 E tū rules.
If you wish to step down as a delegate, please inform your organiser and email support@etu.nz.
How do I become a delegate?
There are several steps to becoming a delegate.
First steps
- Inform your organiser that you wish to become a delegate
- Talk to other delegates about the role (if there are any)
- Put your name forward for the role (or have a workmate put your name forward with your agreement) to start the election process.
Delegate election
Then, you need to be elected as a delegate. For your workplace election, you’ll need:
- ONE member to nominate you
- ONE member to second that nomination – This cannot be the same person or the person being elected.
When you’re elected, you’ll need to fill in the delegate election form below.
If you need help with any part of this process, please contact your organiser, or email support@etu.nz
Delegate election forms
You can fill in a form on our website, or you can fill in a PDF form to print or email.
- Delegate election form – ONLINE FORM
- Delegate election form – PDF FORM
Need help filling it in? CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONS
Tools for delegates
We have many online tools for you to use – view your collective, see E tū member benefits, and more!
My E tū
My E tū is a member-only section of the E tū website.
You’ll need your membership number to access it.
- To log in to my E tū, CLICK HERE.
Delegate Portal
The Delegate Portal is a delegate-only section.
You can access it through My E tū or separately.
You’ll need your membership number to access it.
- To log in to the Delegate Portal, CLICK HERE.
- For instructions on how to use the Delegate Portal, CLICK HERE.
- Watch a video on the Delegate Portal, CLICK HERE.
My E tū app
- You can download My E tū for your phone too.
- CLICK HERE to download.
Got questions?
Do you still have questions? We’re here to help.
Contact your organiser or reach out to us at 0800 186 466 or support@etu.nz