8 December 2010
MEDIA STATEMENT
90% of Workers Ratify Employment Agreement
Sealord Group has announced the ratification of a multi-year collective employment agreement at the Sealord Vickerman St
site in Nelson. More than 90% of staff voted in favour of the proposed collective agreement.
“Such a positive vote provides us with a firm platform for growth and considerable momentum for the New Year,” says
Shane Norton, Sealord’s Operations Manager.
Along with a 3% wage increase effective 31 January 2011 and increases in subsequent years, the renewed agreement
provides for increased flexibility to meet future production and market opportunities.
“This is all about our people. We still have some challenges ahead to ensure that we remain competitive. This deal
places us in a good position with our people to achieve this,” says Norton.
ENDS