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NZ Meat Workers Union |
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The following courses are pending re-approval :
| Elected Delegates Industry Issues and Skills Development Course |
Contact: Dave Eastlake 03-366-5105 |
This course is aimed at experienced on-plant/site Delegates with some existing knowledge of workplace practices.
The course provides:
- An introduction to the operation of part time, casual, seasonal, fixed term and probationary employment with emphasis on issues surrounding the seasonal nature of employment in the Meat Industry.
- An examination of the operation of the Holidays Act in the meat industry following the decision of the Employment Court in the recent test case heard by the Court.
- An introduction to dealing with Supervisors and Management. This section to examine issues relating to communication and problem handling at workplace level and build on previous training
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First approved: 02/02/2007
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| Development Course for Union Officials, Executive Members and Union Organisers |
Contact: Amanda Stephens: 03 366 5105 |
The course is aimed at the above people in the Union and is designed to provide an introduction to the ERA, and in particular the principles of good faith bargaining. It is also designed to provide officials with detailed information with regard to other aspects of employment relations and employment law concerning new legislation.
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First approved: 16/08/2001
Subsequent approval: |
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| Union Delegates Introduction Course |
Contact: Amanda Stephens: 03 366 5105 |
The course is aimed at elected departmental delegates from plants within the meat industry, and elected delegates from enterprises operating in the Related Trades area covered by the Union. It is designed to develop the knowledge of these people in relation to the Meat Workers Union and the legislative and legal framework established by the ERA. It will assist participants to better understand employment relations issues at plant level and provide a base for delivery of bargaining and communication skills.
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First approved: 16/08/2001
Subsequent approval: 14/08/2003 |
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| Basic Health and Safety Delegates Course |
Contact: Amanda Stephens: 03 366 5105 |
The aim of this course is to provide training to union members to ensure they have the skills, knowledge and confidence to play an active and constructive role in the monitoring and improvement of their workplace health and safety. Topics covered in the course include Hazard Identification in the Meat Industry; Zoonotic Diseases; Physical Injuries from Animals; Muscle Minding in the Meat Industry; and Accident Investigation.
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First approved: 5/12/2002
Subsequent approval: 17/06/04 |
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| Job Safety Analysis |
Contact: Amanda Stephens: 03 366 5105 |
The aim of this course is to enable the participant to efficiently and effectively perform a job safety analysis.
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First approved: 5/12/2002
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| Dispute Resolution |
Contact: Amanda Stephens: 03 366 5105 |
The aim of this course is for participants to gain a better understanding of the dispute resolution process, with the intended outcome of improved results within the workplace through better representation of members concerns and disputes.
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First approved: 12/12/2002
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| Delegate Development |
Contact: Amanda Stephens: 03 366 5105 |
This one day course is intended for delegates from within the meat industry and related trades. The course will provide participants with an introduction to the Employment Relations Act and the Holidays Act. Participants will also develop an enhanced understanding of workplace negotiating practices and meeting procedures.
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First approved: 15/07/2004
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| Bargaining Restructuring Programme |
Contact: Dave Eastlake 03-366-5105 |
This one day course aims to help participants:
- define their role as a union delegate;
- understand the range of bargaining options, and relay these options to union members;
- develop additional communication skills; and
- explain key aspects of the employment legislation related to restructuring of bargaining.
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First approved: 11/11/2004
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This page was last updated on:
24-Jan-2008
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