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Steltech engineers call strike
Steltech engineers call strike
Auckland StelTech engineers in the Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union (EPMU) have voted to strike today after the company refused them a pay rise for the second year running.
The strike action started immediately with a picket line set up outside the company’s premises in Takanini. The action is being taken by the 11 engineers employed by StelTech, a subsidiary of New Zealand Steel.
“Our members are taking a stand against StelTech’s refusal to offer a pay rise," says EPMU organiser Steve Westoby. "This also comes after the company scrapped a bonus scheme last year which meant our members lost around $10,000 each out of their annual pay packet.”
“In contrast, New Zealand Steel recently gave its workforce a 4% pay rise."
“Our members will stay out on strike for as long as it takes to get the company to come to its senses and make a reasonable offer.”
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