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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.”

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