Pre-bargaining survey - Waitomo Glowworm Caves

We’re about to head into negotiations, so it is time for your delegates and bargaining team to get feedback about members’ key priorities. Please take the time to fill out the survey and have your say! Return the survey directly to your delegate by Wednesday 8 May at 2pm.

Thank you for your participation – remember, we want to hear your voice.

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* 1. Your details

Name (optional)

Department

Guaranteed hours per week

Years of service

General

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* 2. What do you like best about your job at WGC?

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* 3. What is the #1 thing you’d like to improve about your job at WGC?

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* 4. How do you think our union members and bargaining team can best improve the issue above?

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* 5. What do you like about your current hours of work arrangements?

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* 6. What would you most like to improve about your hours/rosters?

Pay

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* 7. For each statement below, please select the option in the column that best reflects how strongly you agree or disagree with the statement. For each statement you disagree or strongly disagree with, please use the space below each section to tell us how you think we can improve that issue.

	Strongly agree	Agree	Neither agree nor disagree	Disagree	Strongly disagree
I think WGC should be a Living Wage employer ($21.15 minimum)	I think WGC should be a Living Wage employer ($21.15 minimum) Strongly agree	I think WGC should be a Living Wage employer ($21.15 minimum) Agree	I think WGC should be a Living Wage employer ($21.15 minimum) Neither agree nor disagree	I think WGC should be a Living Wage employer ($21.15 minimum) Disagree	I think WGC should be a Living Wage employer ($21.15 minimum) Strongly disagree
I think getting a pay rise is the #1 thing we need to aim for in bargaining	I think getting a pay rise is the #1 thing we need to aim for in bargaining Strongly agree	I think getting a pay rise is the #1 thing we need to aim for in bargaining Agree	I think getting a pay rise is the #1 thing we need to aim for in bargaining Neither agree nor disagree	I think getting a pay rise is the #1 thing we need to aim for in bargaining Disagree	I think getting a pay rise is the #1 thing we need to aim for in bargaining Strongly disagree
I think our pay is about right	I think our pay is about right Strongly agree	I think our pay is about right Agree	I think our pay is about right Neither agree nor disagree	I think our pay is about right Disagree	I think our pay is about right Strongly disagree
I think the bonus systems are fair and reasonable	I think the bonus systems are fair and reasonable Strongly agree	I think the bonus systems are fair and reasonable Agree	I think the bonus systems are fair and reasonable Neither agree nor disagree	I think the bonus systems are fair and reasonable Disagree	I think the bonus systems are fair and reasonable Strongly disagree
I think the bonus targets are fair and reasonable	I think the bonus targets are fair and reasonable Strongly agree	I think the bonus targets are fair and reasonable Agree	I think the bonus targets are fair and reasonable Neither agree nor disagree	I think the bonus targets are fair and reasonable Disagree	I think the bonus targets are fair and reasonable Strongly disagree
I think improving the bonus system is more important than getting a payrise	I think improving the bonus system is more important than getting a payrise Strongly agree	I think improving the bonus system is more important than getting a payrise Agree	I think improving the bonus system is more important than getting a payrise Neither agree nor disagree	I think improving the bonus system is more important than getting a payrise Disagree	I think improving the bonus system is more important than getting a payrise Strongly disagree

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* 8. If you disagreed or strongly disagreed with any of the above, please tell us why:

Respect and training

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* 9. For each statement below, please select the option in the column that best reflects how strongly you agree or disagree with the statement. For each statement you disagree or strongly disagree with, please use the space below each section to tell us how you think we can improve that issue.

	Strongly agree	Agree	Neither agree nor disagree	Disagree	Strongly disagree
I think all staff at WCG are treated fairly and equitably	I think all staff at WCG are treated fairly and equitably Strongly agree	I think all staff at WCG are treated fairly and equitably Agree	I think all staff at WCG are treated fairly and equitably Neither agree nor disagree	I think all staff at WCG are treated fairly and equitably Disagree	I think all staff at WCG are treated fairly and equitably Strongly disagree
I think WGC treats me with respect and dignity in my job	I think WGC treats me with respect and dignity in my job Strongly agree	I think WGC treats me with respect and dignity in my job Agree	I think WGC treats me with respect and dignity in my job Neither agree nor disagree	I think WGC treats me with respect and dignity in my job Disagree	I think WGC treats me with respect and dignity in my job Strongly disagree
I am satisfied with the training and support WGC provides me and my workmates	I am satisfied with the training and support WGC provides me and my workmates Strongly agree	I am satisfied with the training and support WGC provides me and my workmates Agree	I am satisfied with the training and support WGC provides me and my workmates Neither agree nor disagree	I am satisfied with the training and support WGC provides me and my workmates Disagree	I am satisfied with the training and support WGC provides me and my workmates Strongly disagree
I think WGC could do better with staff training and support	I think WGC could do better with staff training and support Strongly agree	I think WGC could do better with staff training and support Agree	I think WGC could do better with staff training and support Neither agree nor disagree	I think WGC could do better with staff training and support Disagree	I think WGC could do better with staff training and support Strongly disagree
Communication between staff and managers at WGC is good	Communication between staff and managers at WGC is good Strongly agree	Communication between staff and managers at WGC is good Agree	Communication between staff and managers at WGC is good Neither agree nor disagree	Communication between staff and managers at WGC is good Disagree	Communication between staff and managers at WGC is good Strongly disagree
I feel supervisors and management are fair and reasonable toward all staff	I feel supervisors and management are fair and reasonable toward all staff Strongly agree	I feel supervisors and management are fair and reasonable toward all staff Agree	I feel supervisors and management are fair and reasonable toward all staff Neither agree nor disagree	I feel supervisors and management are fair and reasonable toward all staff Disagree	I feel supervisors and management are fair and reasonable toward all staff Strongly disagree

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* 10. If you disagreed or strongly disagreed with any of the above, please tell us why:

Health and safety, and employee engagement

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* 11. For each statement below, please select the option in the column that best reflects how strongly you agree or disagree with the statement. For each statement you disagree or strongly disagree with, please use the space below each section to tell us how you think we can improve that issue.

	Strongly agree	Agree	Neither agree nor disagree	Disagree	Strongly disagree
I think WGC takes health and safety very seriously	I think WGC takes health and safety very seriously Strongly agree	I think WGC takes health and safety very seriously Agree	I think WGC takes health and safety very seriously Neither agree nor disagree	I think WGC takes health and safety very seriously Disagree	I think WGC takes health and safety very seriously Strongly disagree
I think the health and safety systems at WGC are robust and encourage staff participation	I think the health and safety systems at WGC are robust and encourage staff participation Strongly agree	I think the health and safety systems at WGC are robust and encourage staff participation Agree	I think the health and safety systems at WGC are robust and encourage staff participation Neither agree nor disagree	I think the health and safety systems at WGC are robust and encourage staff participation Disagree	I think the health and safety systems at WGC are robust and encourage staff participation Strongly disagree
I think WGC could do better engaging staff in health and safety, and acting on our suggestions	I think WGC could do better engaging staff in health and safety, and acting on our suggestions Strongly agree	I think WGC could do better engaging staff in health and safety, and acting on our suggestions Agree	I think WGC could do better engaging staff in health and safety, and acting on our suggestions Neither agree nor disagree	I think WGC could do better engaging staff in health and safety, and acting on our suggestions Disagree	I think WGC could do better engaging staff in health and safety, and acting on our suggestions Strongly disagree
I feel staff and our union have a strong voice in health and safety at WGC	I feel staff and our union have a strong voice in health and safety at WGC Strongly agree	I feel staff and our union have a strong voice in health and safety at WGC Agree	I feel staff and our union have a strong voice in health and safety at WGC Neither agree nor disagree	I feel staff and our union have a strong voice in health and safety at WGC Disagree	I feel staff and our union have a strong voice in health and safety at WGC Strongly disagree
I think bullying is a problem at WGC and it needs to be addressed	I think bullying is a problem at WGC and it needs to be addressed Strongly agree	I think bullying is a problem at WGC and it needs to be addressed Agree	I think bullying is a problem at WGC and it needs to be addressed Neither agree nor disagree	I think bullying is a problem at WGC and it needs to be addressed Disagree	I think bullying is a problem at WGC and it needs to be addressed Strongly disagree

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* 12. If you disagreed or strongly disagreed with any of the above, please tell us why:

Job security

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* 13. For each statement below, please select the option in the column that best reflects how strongly you agree or disagree with the statement. For each statement you disagree or strongly disagree with, please use the space below each section to tell us how you think we can improve that issue.

	Strongly agree	Agree	Neither agree nor disagree	Disagree	Strongly disagree
I feel my job is secure and permanent, and my conditions are not likely to reduce	I feel my job is secure and permanent, and my conditions are not likely to reduce Strongly agree	I feel my job is secure and permanent, and my conditions are not likely to reduce Agree	I feel my job is secure and permanent, and my conditions are not likely to reduce Neither agree nor disagree	I feel my job is secure and permanent, and my conditions are not likely to reduce Disagree	I feel my job is secure and permanent, and my conditions are not likely to reduce Strongly disagree
I feel most staff are encouraged to be permanent full time employees	I feel most staff are encouraged to be permanent full time employees Strongly agree	I feel most staff are encouraged to be permanent full time employees Agree	I feel most staff are encouraged to be permanent full time employees Neither agree nor disagree	I feel most staff are encouraged to be permanent full time employees Disagree	I feel most staff are encouraged to be permanent full time employees Strongly disagree
I feel hiring practices provide secure on-going employment for our community	I feel hiring practices provide secure on-going employment for our community Strongly agree	I feel hiring practices provide secure on-going employment for our community Agree	I feel hiring practices provide secure on-going employment for our community Neither agree nor disagree	I feel hiring practices provide secure on-going employment for our community Disagree	I feel hiring practices provide secure on-going employment for our community Strongly disagree
I feel permanent full time positions are offered fairly and consistently, and fixed term staff are prioritised	I feel permanent full time positions are offered fairly and consistently, and fixed term staff are prioritised Strongly agree	I feel permanent full time positions are offered fairly and consistently, and fixed term staff are prioritised Agree	I feel permanent full time positions are offered fairly and consistently, and fixed term staff are prioritised Neither agree nor disagree	I feel permanent full time positions are offered fairly and consistently, and fixed term staff are prioritised Disagree	I feel permanent full time positions are offered fairly and consistently, and fixed term staff are prioritised Strongly disagree
I feel our restructure and redundancy provisions are important to improve.	I feel our restructure and redundancy provisions are important to improve. Strongly agree	I feel our restructure and redundancy provisions are important to improve. Agree	I feel our restructure and redundancy provisions are important to improve. Neither agree nor disagree	I feel our restructure and redundancy provisions are important to improve. Disagree	I feel our restructure and redundancy provisions are important to improve. Strongly disagree

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* 14. If you disagreed or strongly disagreed with any of the above, please tell us why:

Union relations

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* 15. For each statement below, please select the option in the column that best reflects how strongly you agree or disagree with the statement. For each statement you disagree or strongly disagree with, please use the space below each section to tell us how you think we can improve that issue.

	Strongly agree	Agree	Neither agree nor disagree	Disagree	Strongly disagree
I feel we need more delegates in every area across the shifts/rosters	I feel we need more delegates in every area across the shifts/rosters Strongly agree	I feel we need more delegates in every area across the shifts/rosters Agree	I feel we need more delegates in every area across the shifts/rosters Neither agree nor disagree	I feel we need more delegates in every area across the shifts/rosters Disagree	I feel we need more delegates in every area across the shifts/rosters Strongly disagree
I feel WGC works well with E tū and acts positively toward union members	I feel WGC works well with E tū and acts positively toward union members Strongly agree	I feel WGC works well with E tū and acts positively toward union members Agree	I feel WGC works well with E tū and acts positively toward union members Neither agree nor disagree	I feel WGC works well with E tū and acts positively toward union members Disagree	I feel WGC works well with E tū and acts positively toward union members Strongly disagree

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* 16. If you disagreed or strongly disagreed with any of the above, please tell us why:

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* 17. Is there anything else you would like to add about working at WGC and/or our upcoming bargaining?

Thank you for completing the survey!