The New Zealand Dairy Workers Union (NZDWU) is a national

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. It represents over 8,000 workers active in dairy factories, town milk supply, processing plants, stores and warehousing, packing, can-making, and other ancillary activities including drivers. The NZDWU is affiliated with the

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, the IUF and the

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External links

NZDWU
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