ON GOING PROJECTS

The Union Management is currently working on different projects even with its limited financial resources. We are relying on brothers and sisters'  voluntary assistance to get this project underway 

ICT (Information and Communication Technology):

eUNION: we have been since the end of 2005 working towards introducing the ICT resources to the Halal slaughtermen (Union's members). The project first stage is now due to be completed. The aim of the project is to link the Halal slaughtermen with their union main office in Christchurch (ie Holding online meetings) and also to provide online services to the Halal customers from all over the world.

• 2005 NZ Halal Union identified the significant of ICT to the union day to day work and to the global Halal Industry.

• 2005 Halal Union approached CORE education to discuss possible partnership to introduce ICT resources to the NZ Halal industry.

• 2006 Expression of Interest application form accepted and later full application was submitted to department of Internal affairs (Under community partnership - Digital strategy).

• July 2007 Phase 1 surveying the Halal Slaughtermen nationwide completed.

Website:

Union website has undergone several upgrades. The website received more than 255,000 requests from all over the world. Knowing that  the website is run by volunteers, the Halal Union is proud of this achievement.

Other Projects:

• Feasibility Study for the proposed NZ Halal Legislation (It is now reality introduced by NZFSA)

• 4DAYS Project (it is now an independent trust)

• Further develop and maintain the Halal Slaughtermen Training Program. This can be achieved by bringing awareness within the community of the stable and well paid career in the Halal Industry. The project will involve publishing leaflets, holding orientation programs and working closely with the government agencies dealing with employment and training.

• Train the Halal Union officials on matter related to Employment law ACT 2000 and its amendments 2004 and relations services.

• Site visit: NZ Halal Union members will be regularly visited and trained by the NZ Halal Union officials on Employment related issues.

• We are looking into the possibility of providing Social Support to the Halal Workers in the rural communities Encourage them to socially integrate with the smaller rural communities. This will depend on the availability of funds.

There are other very attractive and promising projects in the pipeline. These will be announced as funds become available.

The management of the Union is determined to materialise its goals and objectives. With your support we can speed up the process.