E tū Decent Work survey

Decent work means we have good jobs that are fair to us and allow us to participate in our communities. This survey is about finding out what good jobs means for you, and whether you, yourself, are in a good job. By taking part you are helping us find out what's important to workers and what needs to improve. Not yet a union member? Click here to join E tū.

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* 1. How did you arrive at this survey?

A link in the E tū magazine email

Social media or other media link

A link I recieved from my organiser or delegate

A link I received from a workmate or someone I know

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* 2. Your details:

Full name

Name of employer (of your main job)

What industry you work in

Are you an E tū member?

City/Town

Phone number

Email Address

Name of the person helping you fill out this survey (if applicable)

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* 3. How many jobs do you have?

More than 2

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* 4. How many years have you been employed in your main job?

Less than 1 year

1 to 2 years

3 to 5 years

5 to 10 years

10 to 20 years

More than 20 years

Decent Work

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* 5. How important do you feel is each of the following, to you personally, in a job?
Rate on a scale of 1 (Most important) to 7 (Least important).

	1 (Most important)	2	3	4 (Neither important or unimportant)	5	6	7 (Least important)
A decent income	A decent income 1 (Most important)	A decent income 2	A decent income 3	A decent income 4 (Neither important or unimportant)	A decent income 5	A decent income 6	A decent income 7 (Least important)
Job security	Job security 1 (Most important)	Job security 2	Job security 3	Job security 4 (Neither important or unimportant)	Job security 5	Job security 6	Job security 7 (Least important)
Good opportunities for advancement	Good opportunities for advancement 1 (Most important)	Good opportunities for advancement 2	Good opportunities for advancement 3	Good opportunities for advancement 4 (Neither important or unimportant)	Good opportunities for advancement 5	Good opportunities for advancement 6	Good opportunities for advancement 7 (Least important)
Low health and safety risks (physical and psychological)	Low health and safety risks (physical and psychological) 1 (Most important)	Low health and safety risks (physical and psychological) 2	Low health and safety risks (physical and psychological) 3	Low health and safety risks (physical and psychological) 4 (Neither important or unimportant)	Low health and safety risks (physical and psychological) 5	Low health and safety risks (physical and psychological) 6	Low health and safety risks (physical and psychological) 7 (Least important)
Reasonable time pressures (no long hours, tight deadlines or high speed of work)	Reasonable time pressures (no long hours, tight deadlines or high speed of work) 1 (Most important)	Reasonable time pressures (no long hours, tight deadlines or high speed of work) 2	Reasonable time pressures (no long hours, tight deadlines or high speed of work) 3	Reasonable time pressures (no long hours, tight deadlines or high speed of work) 4 (Neither important or unimportant)	Reasonable time pressures (no long hours, tight deadlines or high speed of work) 5	Reasonable time pressures (no long hours, tight deadlines or high speed of work) 6	Reasonable time pressures (no long hours, tight deadlines or high speed of work) 7 (Least important)
Leave provisions (annual, parental and other leave)	Leave provisions (annual, parental and other leave) 1 (Most important)	Leave provisions (annual, parental and other leave) 2	Leave provisions (annual, parental and other leave) 3	Leave provisions (annual, parental and other leave) 4 (Neither important or unimportant)	Leave provisions (annual, parental and other leave) 5	Leave provisions (annual, parental and other leave) 6	Leave provisions (annual, parental and other leave) 7 (Least important)
Sick leave provisions	Sick leave provisions 1 (Most important)	Sick leave provisions 2	Sick leave provisions 3	Sick leave provisions 4 (Neither important or unimportant)	Sick leave provisions 5	Sick leave provisions 6	Sick leave provisions 7 (Least important)
Be able to apply my skills on the job and be recognised for my abilities	Be able to apply my skills on the job and be recognised for my abilities 1 (Most important)	Be able to apply my skills on the job and be recognised for my abilities 2	Be able to apply my skills on the job and be recognised for my abilities 3	Be able to apply my skills on the job and be recognised for my abilities 4 (Neither important or unimportant)	Be able to apply my skills on the job and be recognised for my abilities 5	Be able to apply my skills on the job and be recognised for my abilities 6	Be able to apply my skills on the job and be recognised for my abilities 7 (Least important)
Have opportunities for further training and upskilling	Have opportunities for further training and upskilling 1 (Most important)	Have opportunities for further training and upskilling 2	Have opportunities for further training and upskilling 3	Have opportunities for further training and upskilling 4 (Neither important or unimportant)	Have opportunities for further training and upskilling 5	Have opportunities for further training and upskilling 6	Have opportunities for further training and upskilling 7 (Least important)
Being able to balance work with personal and family life	Being able to balance work with personal and family life 1 (Most important)	Being able to balance work with personal and family life 2	Being able to balance work with personal and family life 3	Being able to balance work with personal and family life 4 (Neither important or unimportant)	Being able to balance work with personal and family life 5	Being able to balance work with personal and family life 6	Being able to balance work with personal and family life 7 (Least important)
A healthy and positive workplace environment	A healthy and positive workplace environment 1 (Most important)	A healthy and positive workplace environment 2	A healthy and positive workplace environment 3	A healthy and positive workplace environment 4 (Neither important or unimportant)	A healthy and positive workplace environment 5	A healthy and positive workplace environment 6	A healthy and positive workplace environment 7 (Least important)
A strong union to protect workers	A strong union to protect workers 1 (Most important)	A strong union to protect workers 2	A strong union to protect workers 3	A strong union to protect workers 4 (Neither important or unimportant)	A strong union to protect workers 5	A strong union to protect workers 6	A strong union to protect workers 7 (Least important)
Being able to influence decisions in my workplace	Being able to influence decisions in my workplace 1 (Most important)	Being able to influence decisions in my workplace 2	Being able to influence decisions in my workplace 3	Being able to influence decisions in my workplace 4 (Neither important or unimportant)	Being able to influence decisions in my workplace 5	Being able to influence decisions in my workplace 6	Being able to influence decisions in my workplace 7 (Least important)
Having my opinions and ideas at work taken seriously by my team and management	Having my opinions and ideas at work taken seriously by my team and management 1 (Most important)	Having my opinions and ideas at work taken seriously by my team and management 2	Having my opinions and ideas at work taken seriously by my team and management 3	Having my opinions and ideas at work taken seriously by my team and management 4 (Neither important or unimportant)	Having my opinions and ideas at work taken seriously by my team and management 5	Having my opinions and ideas at work taken seriously by my team and management 6	Having my opinions and ideas at work taken seriously by my team and management 7 (Least important)
The reputation of my company as an employer	The reputation of my company as an employer 1 (Most important)	The reputation of my company as an employer 2	The reputation of my company as an employer 3	The reputation of my company as an employer 4 (Neither important or unimportant)	The reputation of my company as an employer 5	The reputation of my company as an employer 6	The reputation of my company as an employer 7 (Least important)

Please answer the following questions thinking about your main job

Decent Income

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* 6. Thinking about your main job

	1. Yes	2. No	3. Prefer not to say
Do you earn a living wage of at least $22.75 or above?	Do you earn a living wage of at least $22.75 or above? 1. Yes	Do you earn a living wage of at least $22.75 or above? 2. No	Do you earn a living wage of at least $22.75 or above? 3. Prefer not to say
Are you paid enough to provide for yourself and your family?	Are you paid enough to provide for yourself and your family? 1. Yes	Are you paid enough to provide for yourself and your family? 2. No	Are you paid enough to provide for yourself and your family? 3. Prefer not to say
Do you receive financial support from the government to make ends meet in your household? (e.g. Working for Families, Sole Parent Support)	Do you receive financial support from the government to make ends meet in your household? (e.g. Working for Families, Sole Parent Support) 1. Yes	Do you receive financial support from the government to make ends meet in your household? (e.g. Working for Families, Sole Parent Support) 2. No	Do you receive financial support from the government to make ends meet in your household? (e.g. Working for Families, Sole Parent Support) 3. Prefer not to say
Does your pay recognise your skills and level of responsibility at your current job?	Does your pay recognise your skills and level of responsibility at your current job? 1. Yes	Does your pay recognise your skills and level of responsibility at your current job? 2. No	Does your pay recognise your skills and level of responsibility at your current job? 3. Prefer not to say

Secure work

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* 7. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements, thinking about your main job

	1. Strongly agree	2. Agree	3. Neither agree nor disagree	4. Disagree	5. Strongly Disagree
My job is secure	My job is secure 1. Strongly agree	My job is secure 2. Agree	My job is secure 3. Neither agree nor disagree	My job is secure 4. Disagree	My job is secure 5. Strongly Disagree
I am guaranteed the number of hours I want to work	I am guaranteed the number of hours I want to work 1. Strongly agree	I am guaranteed the number of hours I want to work 2. Agree	I am guaranteed the number of hours I want to work 3. Neither agree nor disagree	I am guaranteed the number of hours I want to work 4. Disagree	I am guaranteed the number of hours I want to work 5. Strongly Disagree
Losing my job would cause extreme financial difficulties to me or my family	Losing my job would cause extreme financial difficulties to me or my family 1. Strongly agree	Losing my job would cause extreme financial difficulties to me or my family 2. Agree	Losing my job would cause extreme financial difficulties to me or my family 3. Neither agree nor disagree	Losing my job would cause extreme financial difficulties to me or my family 4. Disagree	Losing my job would cause extreme financial difficulties to me or my family 5. Strongly Disagree

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* 8. What type of job are you currently in and what type of job would you prefer?

	1. Full Time	2. Part Time	3. Contract	4. Casual
Current job type	Current job type 1. Full Time	Current job type 2. Part Time	Current job type 3. Contract	Current job type 4. Casual
Preferred, ideal job type	Preferred, ideal job type 1. Full Time	Preferred, ideal job type 2. Part Time	Preferred, ideal job type 3. Contract	Preferred, ideal job type 4. Casual

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* 9. If there was a restructure at your workplace, how important would each of the following options be for you personally to ensure you are not worse off?

	1. Very important	2. Important	3. Neither important nor unimportant	4. Not important	5. Not important at all
Redundancy payments	Redundancy payments 1. Very important	Redundancy payments 2. Important	Redundancy payments 3. Neither important nor unimportant	Redundancy payments 4. Not important	Redundancy payments 5. Not important at all
Income after I am made redundant until I find another suitable job	Income after I am made redundant until I find another suitable job 1. Very important	Income after I am made redundant until I find another suitable job 2. Important	Income after I am made redundant until I find another suitable job 3. Neither important nor unimportant	Income after I am made redundant until I find another suitable job 4. Not important	Income after I am made redundant until I find another suitable job 5. Not important at all
Redeployment into another job or company	Redeployment into another job or company 1. Very important	Redeployment into another job or company 2. Important	Redeployment into another job or company 3. Neither important nor unimportant	Redeployment into another job or company 4. Not important	Redeployment into another job or company 5. Not important at all
Upskilling and training towards new skills	Upskilling and training towards new skills 1. Very important	Upskilling and training towards new skills 2. Important	Upskilling and training towards new skills 3. Neither important nor unimportant	Upskilling and training towards new skills 4. Not important	Upskilling and training towards new skills 5. Not important at all
Being able to participate in the decisions around the changes	Being able to participate in the decisions around the changes 1. Very important	Being able to participate in the decisions around the changes 2. Important	Being able to participate in the decisions around the changes 3. Neither important nor unimportant	Being able to participate in the decisions around the changes 4. Not important	Being able to participate in the decisions around the changes 5. Not important at all
Help with my CV and interview skills	Help with my CV and interview skills 1. Very important	Help with my CV and interview skills 2. Important	Help with my CV and interview skills 3. Neither important nor unimportant	Help with my CV and interview skills 4. Not important	Help with my CV and interview skills 5. Not important at all

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* 10. If there was a restructure at your workplace, which of the following options does your company currenlty offer to make sure you are not worse off?

Redundancy payments

Income after I am made redundant until I find another suitable job

Redeployment into another job or company

Upskilling and training towards new skills

Being able to participate in the decisions around the changes

Help with my CV and interview skills

I am not sure

Other (please specify)

A quality work environment

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* 11. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements, thinking about your current job

	1. Strongly agree	2. Agree	3. Neither agree nor disagree	4. Disagree	5. Strongly Disagree
I feel safe at work (there is no risk of harm or injury to me physically or psychologically)	I feel safe at work (there is no risk of harm or injury to me physically or psychologically) 1. Strongly agree	I feel safe at work (there is no risk of harm or injury to me physically or psychologically) 2. Agree	I feel safe at work (there is no risk of harm or injury to me physically or psychologically) 3. Neither agree nor disagree	I feel safe at work (there is no risk of harm or injury to me physically or psychologically) 4. Disagree	I feel safe at work (there is no risk of harm or injury to me physically or psychologically) 5. Strongly Disagree
I can balance my personal and family needs in this job	I can balance my personal and family needs in this job 1. Strongly agree	I can balance my personal and family needs in this job 2. Agree	I can balance my personal and family needs in this job 3. Neither agree nor disagree	I can balance my personal and family needs in this job 4. Disagree	I can balance my personal and family needs in this job 5. Strongly Disagree
It is easy for me to take an hour or two off during working hours to take care of a personal or family matter	It is easy for me to take an hour or two off during working hours to take care of a personal or family matter 1. Strongly agree	It is easy for me to take an hour or two off during working hours to take care of a personal or family matter 2. Agree	It is easy for me to take an hour or two off during working hours to take care of a personal or family matter 3. Neither agree nor disagree	It is easy for me to take an hour or two off during working hours to take care of a personal or family matter 4. Disagree	It is easy for me to take an hour or two off during working hours to take care of a personal or family matter 5. Strongly Disagree
I get opportunities for additional training or upskilling	I get opportunities for additional training or upskilling 1. Strongly agree	I get opportunities for additional training or upskilling 2. Agree	I get opportunities for additional training or upskilling 3. Neither agree nor disagree	I get opportunities for additional training or upskilling 4. Disagree	I get opportunities for additional training or upskilling 5. Strongly Disagree
My workplace environment is healthy and positive	My workplace environment is healthy and positive 1. Strongly agree	My workplace environment is healthy and positive 2. Agree	My workplace environment is healthy and positive 3. Neither agree nor disagree	My workplace environment is healthy and positive 4. Disagree	My workplace environment is healthy and positive 5. Strongly Disagree
My manager/s treat/s me with dignity and respect	My manager/s treat/s me with dignity and respect 1. Strongly agree	My manager/s treat/s me with dignity and respect 2. Agree	My manager/s treat/s me with dignity and respect 3. Neither agree nor disagree	My manager/s treat/s me with dignity and respect 4. Disagree	My manager/s treat/s me with dignity and respect 5. Strongly Disagree
Staffing levels are about right	Staffing levels are about right 1. Strongly agree	Staffing levels are about right 2. Agree	Staffing levels are about right 3. Neither agree nor disagree	Staffing levels are about right 4. Disagree	Staffing levels are about right 5. Strongly Disagree
My company has a good reputation as an employer	My company has a good reputation as an employer 1. Strongly agree	My company has a good reputation as an employer 2. Agree	My company has a good reputation as an employer 3. Neither agree nor disagree	My company has a good reputation as an employer 4. Disagree	My company has a good reputation as an employer 5. Strongly Disagree

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* 12. In the last two years, have you been discriminated against in your current job?

Yes

If yes, what type of discrimination were you subject to? and, what in your opinion was the reason for the discrimination?

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* 13. In the last two years, have you been harassed by management or your co-workers at your job? (e.g. bullying, or physical or emotional abuse)

Yes

If yes, what type of harassment were you subject to?

Workers' voice

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* 14. How would you describe the level of support your employer and management show towards union membership, union representatives and collective bargaining?

1. My employer and management promote the union

2. My employer and management support the union

3. My employer and management are neutral (neither support nor discourage) towards the union

4. My employer and management disapporve or discourage the union

5. My employer and management undermine or threaten the union

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* 15. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements, thinking about your current job

	1. Strongly agree	2. Agree	3. Neither agree nor disagree	4. Disagree	5. Strongly Disagree
I am able to influence decisions in my workplace	I am able to influence decisions in my workplace 1. Strongly agree	I am able to influence decisions in my workplace 2. Agree	I am able to influence decisions in my workplace 3. Neither agree nor disagree	I am able to influence decisions in my workplace 4. Disagree	I am able to influence decisions in my workplace 5. Strongly Disagree
My opinions and ideas at work are taken seriously by management	My opinions and ideas at work are taken seriously by management 1. Strongly agree	My opinions and ideas at work are taken seriously by management 2. Agree	My opinions and ideas at work are taken seriously by management 3. Neither agree nor disagree	My opinions and ideas at work are taken seriously by management 4. Disagree	My opinions and ideas at work are taken seriously by management 5. Strongly Disagree
We have a strong union	We have a strong union 1. Strongly agree	We have a strong union 2. Agree	We have a strong union 3. Neither agree nor disagree	We have a strong union 4. Disagree	We have a strong union 5. Strongly Disagree
There are established Health and Safety Reps	There are established Health and Safety Reps 1. Strongly agree	There are established Health and Safety Reps 2. Agree	There are established Health and Safety Reps 3. Neither agree nor disagree	There are established Health and Safety Reps 4. Disagree	There are established Health and Safety Reps 5. Strongly Disagree
If I had a health and safety concern it would be taken seriously and fixed	If I had a health and safety concern it would be taken seriously and fixed 1. Strongly agree	If I had a health and safety concern it would be taken seriously and fixed 2. Agree	If I had a health and safety concern it would be taken seriously and fixed 3. Neither agree nor disagree	If I had a health and safety concern it would be taken seriously and fixed 4. Disagree	If I had a health and safety concern it would be taken seriously and fixed 5. Strongly Disagree
There are established work place committees or meetings where members' issues are discussed with management	There are established work place committees or meetings where members' issues are discussed with management 1. Strongly agree	There are established work place committees or meetings where members' issues are discussed with management 2. Agree	There are established work place committees or meetings where members' issues are discussed with management 3. Neither agree nor disagree	There are established work place committees or meetings where members' issues are discussed with management 4. Disagree	There are established work place committees or meetings where members' issues are discussed with management 5. Strongly Disagree

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* 16. What is your age?

18 to 34

35 to 54

55+

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* 17. What is your gender?

Female

Male

Non-binary

prefer not to say

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* 18. Which ethnic group(s) do you identify with?

New Zealand Māori

New Zealand European / Pākehā

Other European

Samoan

Cook Island Maori

Tongan

Niuean

Chinese

Indian

Filipino

Other

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* 19. Thank you so much for your time! We left optional space here for your to tell us in your own words, what does 'decent work' mean to you?

Thank you for completing the survey. This survey aims to understand collective needs of members. If you are having an issue you want help with at work please call our 0800 1 UNION (0800 186 466) number for support.

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* 1. How did you arrive at this survey?

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* 2. Your details:

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* 3. How many jobs do you have?

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* 4. How many years have you been employed in your main job?

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* 5. How important do you feel is each of the following, to you personally, in a job?Rate on a scale of 1 (Most important) to 7 (Least important).

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* 6. Thinking about your main job

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* 7. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements, thinking about your main job

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* 8. What type of job are you currently in and what type of job would you prefer?

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* 9. If there was a restructure at your workplace, how important would each of the following options be for you personally to ensure you are not worse off?

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* 10. If there was a restructure at your workplace, which of the following options does your company currenlty offer to make sure you are not worse off?

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* 11. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements, thinking about your current job

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* 12. In the last two years, have you been discriminated against in your current job?

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* 13. In the last two years, have you been harassed by management or your co-workers at your job? (e.g. bullying, or physical or emotional abuse)

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* 14. How would you describe the level of support your employer and management show towards union membership, union representatives and collective bargaining?

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* 15. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements, thinking about your current job

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* 16. What is your age?

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* 17. What is your gender?

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* 18. Which ethnic group(s) do you identify with?

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* 19. Thank you so much for your time! We left optional space here for your to tell us in your own words, what does 'decent work' mean to you?

* 5. How important do you feel is each of the following, to you personally, in a job?
Rate on a scale of 1 (Most important) to 7 (Least important).