Changes to Number 8 Workers’ Union Membership Fees

From 18th Nov 2024 – NEW MEMBERS REQUIRING URGENT ASSISTANCE ONLY 

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By filling in our joining form you are agreeing with Number 8 Workers’ Union of New Zealand Inc Ts & Cs and rules. These can be found here – https://number8.org.nz/resources/n8-union-rules/

Dear Prospective Members,

Due to unprecedented demand for the advocacy services N8 provides and so many employees having personal grievances due for filing with ERA , we now require two years’ membership fees to be paid in advance for members requiring urgent assistance. This ensures greater fairness of contribution to your Union when comparing to long term N8 members and allows N8 to continue offering the high-quality, targeted advocacy services we are known for.

At N8, our members are always our top priority. We put in the hard yards to achieve the best possible outcomes for our members.

Two-Year Membership Upfront Fee

Please Note: if you are on ACC this is regarded as “Waged”.

2 Years unwaged  $312

2 Years waged    $624

Please Note: It is your responsibility to promptly notify us of any changes to your employment status.

For members who DO NOT require urgent assistance such as members looking to ensure they have the back up of N8 should they need it, the following Union fees apply –

 Please set up an automatic payment as we do not carry out direct debits

Waged quarterly       $78
Waged yearly            $312

Unwaged quarterly  $39
Unwaged yearly       $156

As part of joining N8 you will be required to fill in our Authority to Act and Terms of Engagement forms. This is standard practice to ensure you agree to our terms and we have your authority to file with ERA and so on.

Examples of (but not limited to) an employment problem are:

• Raising a person grievance
• Breach of contract
• Employment contract disputes
• Mediations and workplace meetings relating to problems
• Advocacy at Tribunals such as Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal

Over the past two years, N8 has achieved remarkable success, with a great many settlements and good wins in the ERA and Employment Court for our members.

It’s hard work, but we will never give up. Instead, we continue to gain strength while the storm around us continues unabated.

Unlike other unions, we don’t indulge in membership fee funded hybrid cars, holiday homes or commercial properties, expensive training courses or seminars. Instead, fees are invested directly into member support and advocacy.

How does the cost of Number 8 WUNZ compare to the service of an employment lawyer?

Quotes range from $5,000 – to $25,000 upwards. At $500 per hour it does not take long to add up. The cost of paying a lawyer to go to the ERA is around $20k.

Donations

Reference –  Your name and “Donation” We hugely appreciate your generosity
Here are our bank details;
TSB account Number 8 Workers’ Union Inc 15-3968-0114433-00

For more details see our FAQ https://number8.org.nz/faq/ and check out our Rumble channel which is absolutely loaded with amazing content

https://rumble.com/user/N8WUNZ

Thanks so much for joining Number 8. We are the change that needs to happen in the world.