If there is an E tū Collective Employment Agreement at your workplace, please complete the ‘Payroll Deduction’ form. This payment method authorises your employer to deduct and pay Union fees on your behalf.
If you are are on an Individual Employment Agreement, and there is no E tū Collective Employment Agreement at your workplace, please complete a ‘Direct Debit’ Membership form. (Please allow ten days for setup due to banking rules)
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Losing sleep over your job security? Want to change your workplace and community for the better? Or just looking for the full support of a union in uncertain times? Whatever your reason, it couldn’t be easier to join the Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest private sector union!
When you join E tū you gain strength on your worksite and the support of E tū members across New Zealand. Because you’re standing together with your workmates, you get a real say in your workplace.
As the biggest private sector union in New Zealand, E tū is a brilliant vehicle for standing up for our workplaces and communities. We also provide members with services, like workplace representation, legal advice, a freephone support centre, education on work rights and a political voice through our many campaigns.
Who can join E tū?
E tū mainly covers workers in the following industries:
Engineering and Infrastructure and Extractions
Public and Commercial Services
How much does it cost?
These are the weekly fees for members, from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026:
Less than 20 hours per week: $4.93
20-34 hours per week: $7.87
35 hours or more per week: $9.84
Freelance journalist: $4.93
Note: If there are any changes to this table it will be indicated in either your welcome letter or in subsequent fee updates.
It’s E tū policy that our membership fees increase each year on 1 April in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the previous year (ending in December).
This E tū fee policy was voted on by members when E tū was first established and is part of the union’s policy.
How can I pay my membership fee?
If you are new or rejoining member there are three ways your membership fee can be paid:
- By direct debit from your bank account
- By credit card
- By payroll deduction
Terms of Membership and Union rules
E tū’s Terms of Membership click here.
E tū’s rules click here
More about terms and conditions of on paying unions fees, click here.
If you are not sure about your eligibility to join E tū, or you want more information about membership, call Union Support on 0800 1 UNION (0800 186 466).
