the Summary --Union

A lecture relating to the Union in New Zealand was made by Sarah Hardman on the 3rd Mar., 2007. It interpreted that a union was workers' organization voluntary associated or unions further their mutual interests with respects, wages, working hours, working conditions and orther matters of interest to workers. It also mentioned the necessities of a union. Joining in a union might work at fair pay and work conditions. It was a voice of the entitlement to the safe and healthy at working places and the quality of opportunities. There was a few interesting information such as 330,000 people belong to a union, and of these, the member- percentage of women was 51.5% that slightly more than men. Employers had right to choose the union leader, same as Members can choose the union leader. However the good faith bargain, meeting to agree with the employers and information sharing were more preferred rather than strikes which was strongly suggested to commit after agreement expired with reasonable notice. Based on these benefits, Sarah suggested everyone should go to a union if necessary.