CTU condemns Carter Holt tactics
“It seems very clear that the Carter Holt negotiators deliberately broke down the Kinleith negotiations yesterday and
should be condemned for it” CTU president Ross Wilson
“The information I am getting is that a settlement was in prospect before Carter Holt negotiators deliberately tabled a
proposal both parties had accepted was not a runner several months ago” he said
“It appears that Carter Holt are game playing and don’t want this dispute to be settled”.
“These are industrial relations tactics from the past and raise serious issues about the credibility of one of New
Zealand’s largest employers.” Ross Wilson said.
“AS retiring CHH Chair Wilson Whineray said last week both parties need to compromise” he said “Clearly his own company
didn’t heed that message”.
“The CTU will be calling on all unions to continue the financial and other support to the Kinleith workers and their
union”