NZ Bus Agrees Terms With FIRST Union In Tauranga
Friday, 13 March 2020, 12:55 pm
Press Release: NZ Bus
NZ Bus confirms that it has completed negotiations with
First Union and has agreed a two year term, including a 2.9%
increase to $21.15 in the first year which aligns with the
Living Wage.
Barry Hinkley, NZ Bus CEO, said that
“we appreciate the constructive approach of the unions to
negotiations which enabled a prompt agreement and minimal
disruption to our customers. We also thank the Bay of Plenty
Regional Council for their support of the Living Wage for
our
drivers.”
ENDS
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