In December,<\/p>\n
Port Strategy<\/i> <\/p>\n
reported that mediation strikes between the port and the Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) had ended in failure.<\/p>\n
The strikes have already cost Auckland Maersk\u2019s Southern Star service and there has been talk of job losses.<\/p>\n
Ports of Auckland chief executive, Tony Gibson has said that loss of business is inevitable as customers look for alternatives and contingencies because of the need for a reliable service.<\/p>\n
Dave Christie, general manager customer supply chain at Fonterra, said to PS<\/i>: \u201cFonterra has moved most of its export shipments from Auckland to other ports from the end of January until further notice. The Co-operative made this decision to ensure certainty of supply for its international customers.\u201d<\/p>\n
The port has revised its offering to the union \u2013 which includes a 10% pay increase, 20% bonuses on hourly rates and the retention of existing benefits and entitlements.<\/p>\n
MUNZ has retaliated by saying that the strikes have actually been about job security, not wages. The MUNZ website states that \u201cthe union is always prepared to negotiate and wanted a resolution, but would not give away hard won job security”.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the port is gearing up for the next strikes due to take place between 9 and 11 January.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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