15 09 04
Thanks Banks, but we won’t be striking…
Hubbards workers vote in favour of pay offer
In spite of the support given by Mayor John Banks to the possibility of workers striking at Hubbards Cereal factory in
Mangere, the Service & Food Workers' Union (SFWU) are happy to announce that management’s latest offer for a pay increase in renewing the
collective agreement between SFWU and Hubbard Foods will be accepted.
It has been reported that Mayor Banks announced, during a recent campaign speech, that Mr Hubbard’s workers would be
going on strike over negotiations.
“Although union members are glad to receive Mayor Banks support for a theoretical strike his announcement was a wee bit
premature. An agreement has been reached and members ratified it in a vote held yesterday. So, thanks Banks, but workers
won’t be striking” said SFWU National Secretary Darien Fenton.
After bargaining for 4 days between Hubbard Foods management and the SFWU a settlement has been reached that union
members are happy with.
“SFWU members feel that the offer is fair and we are pleased that bargaining has been concluded without any major
hiccups.” says Ms Fenton
ENDS