Objects

The objects of the Guild as provided for in its constitution are:

• To watch over and help promote the interest and welfare of members with regards to conditions of employment and to seek by all reasonable means to effect a proper understanding between employers and members of the Guild
  
• To help in reforming any abuses which may exist in the conditions of employment of members
  
• To provide legal assistance for members who may meet with accident or mishap
  
• To affiliate with National or International organisations which advance the professional and general welfare of the members.
  
• To provide welfare benefits for members and their dependants
  
• To exercise all powers and obtaining of all and any benefits due to members under prevailing legislation
  
• To participate in the training and education of members

Services

The Guild offers the following services to its members:

• Affiliation to the NZCTU and ITF
  
• Arranging and providing representation at mediation hearings
  
• Assisting with Welfare and Other Legal Entitlements
  
• Legal Representation in Employment hearings where appropriate
  
• Legal Representation for Accidents and Mishaps where appropriate
  
• Negotiating, advising on, and enforcing collective and individual employment agreements
• Providing Career and Employment Contacts
• Representation and lobbying government ministries and departments on behalf of members