Recently union membership at EF Language School has hit 100 percent (not counting school management). This is a result of the great benefits gained for EF staff achieved by the union (Unite) and the hard work put in by its members on site.
The latest members have cited negotiated increases in pay rates and job security as the main reasons for their decision to join Unite union. Also mentioned was the feeling of being supported by colleagues and union representatives and being a part of something important.
In the last year EF staff have received reasonable pay rises and improved working conditions. Negotiations are currently underway to build on these gains.
Also celebrating are Unite members at Crown Institute where union membership is also very high after a successful membership recruitment drive and gains made by the union for members over recent years.
May the good work continue and benefits spread further afield to ESL staff throughout New Zealand.