Aviation security unions agree to mediation
Aviation security unions agree to mediation in industrial dispute
Aviation security unions will take part in
last-minute talks to resolve their industrial dispute, but
the Public Service Association and E Tū say strike action
will still go ahead unless a deal is reached.
The PSA and
E Tū have agreed to attend mediation proposed by the
Ministry of Business, Employment and Innovation in terms of
the Employment Relations Act.
Both unions say strike
notices for the industrial action later this month will
remain in place.
"We are happy to attend mediation with the Aviation Security Service, because what all parties ultimately want is to settle this dispute," E Tū head of Aviation Kelvin Ellis says.
The PSA and E Tū will meet MBIE mediators and AvSec on July 15.
"We’re hopeful AvSec will be able to bring an offer to the table which will resolve this stalemate," PSA National Secretary Glenn Barclay says.
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