Union shocked, Auckland sacks dockers, signs stevedores for new hires

2012 03 10


THE Ports of Auckland has signed a deal with two independent stevedoring companies to replace 300 striking dockers it sacked by signing contracts with Drake New Zealand and AWF Group to provide new hires.

"These are partnerships that will contribute to innovation and the development of Ports of Auckland as a customer focussed, aspirational port, which delivers for Auckland," said port CEO Tony Gibson, according to New Zealand's Voxy News.

But the dockers, members of New Zealand's Maritime Union (MUNZ), say the port authority is acting illegally and are seeking legal advice, reported London's Containerisation International, adding that the they are also talking to Auckland City Council, which would have to pay some of the NZ$12 million (US$9.9 million) needed in redundancy pay.

Said union president Garry Parsloe: "They have kicked all of us out the door. And Tony Gibson thinks we'll all run back and work for half the money."

Meanwhile, Gary Withers, general manager of Drake New Zealand stevedores said his company will deliver high quality workers. "We look forward to working with Ports of Auckland as it implements its move to competitive stevedoring," he said.

Said AWF Group CEO Mike Huddleston: "We are very pleased to partner with Ports of Auckland to provide stevedoring services. We will bring a motivated, skilled team to the wharf."

Source Shipping Gazette - Daily Shipping News
 

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