Press Statement -
Ministry of Fisheries For Immediate Release
19 December 2007
Details of fisheries industrial action unknown
The effects of threatened industrial action by Fishery Officers over the Christmas / New Year period will not be known
until next week, says Ministry of Fisheries Acting Chief Executive Stan Crothers.
A press release from Public Service Association (PSA) and National Union of Public Employees (NUPE) indicates they are
considering a range of industrial actions; and may make a decision on what actions will be taken on Sunday, December 23.
The Ministry of Fisheries has been engaged in bargaining sessions with the PSA and the NUPE since 29 August 2007. While
agreement has been reached on approximately two-thirds of the original bargaining claims, there are a number of claims
outstanding.
“We are disappointed we were not able to continue discussing the issues and look forward to an early opportunity to
re-engage in discussions with the unions,” says Stan Crothers. “The Christmas holidays are a time when many New
Zealanders go fishing. Regardless of the precise nature of the industrial action, we will continue to monitor fishing
activity over this period.”
The PSA and NUPE gave notice of industrial action at mediation on 18 December 2007.
ENDS