Join the New Zealand Meatworker's for collective work protection and support across industries including freezing works, tanneries, fertiliser plants, halal slaughtermen, small meat processing plants and small goods.
The most obvious benefit of belonging to a union is that of being together. It is extremely difficult to achieve success as an individual, a collective group is much more likely to succeed.
Why join our Union?
Group bargaining
Better representation
Superannuation schemes
Health & Safety assistance
Discounts on goods and services
Welfare support
Training seminars
FREE OR DISCOUNTED SERVICES
Union members are entitled to group scheme discount health insurance through Christchurch-based Unimed. Unimed has branch offices in all main centres, and a local representative will visit your workplace on request.
AIL of New Zealand offer Union members $1,500 of free life insurance cover, and also has a range of policies for you to purchase. Details are available from your Union Office.
Larger plant sub-branches may also operate welfare schemes with sickness and death benefits. Your Union delegate will be able to advise you on these.
For more information on how to join the Union, visit our website or contact us.