Air New Zealand Strike Notice Withdrawn As Offer Goes To Members

E tū has withdrawn the remaining strike notice for 18 December covering short haul Air New Zealand cabin crew, after the airline made an improved offer that is good enough to take to members for a vote.

The withdrawal means there are now no active strike notices in place, with formal offers to be voted on across all three collective agreements covering Air New Zealand cabin crew.

E tū National Secretary Rachel Mackintosh says the decision reflects genuine movement from the airline following sustained pressure from workers.

“This has been a long process, and it has shown the power workers have when they use industrial action as a tool to improve offers,” Rachel says.

“Taking strike action is never something our members do lightly, but it has clearly played a role in shifting the company’s position and getting us to a point where members can properly consider the offers in front of them.”

Rachel says the bargaining process is not over yet, and the outcome now sits with members.

“Whether or not these agreements are finalised will depend on how members vote. If the offers are rejected, the possibility of further strike notices remains, but there will be no industrial action this year.”

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