MEDIA RELEASE
24 September 2002
LPC Panic Jeopardises Successful Port Settlement
“The latest moves by the Lyttleton Port Company are most unhelpful and a barrier to progress in the collective agreement
negotiations,” said joint unions advocate Paul Goulter today.
“The company needs to reflect on the legality of the strategy of attempting to divide and rule the unions involved in
the joint negotiations, but most importantly reflect on the damage caused by their behaviour which impedes a successful
outcome,” he said.
“Jeopardising the negotiations in this manner is not in the best interests of any party, including staff, customers or
the public of Canterbury.”
Paul Goulter good faith obligations remain with respect to the joint union negotiations underway.
He said the combined unions remain committed to a successful settlement.
“The unions are committed to reaching a negotiated settlement on this manner and are meeting on Thursday to consider how
this can best be progressed,” he said.
ENDS