Thursday, 29 July 2021, 3:35 pm Press Release: NZ Bus
NZ Bus has welcomed today’s approval of a new
collective employment agreement with its Wellington bus
drivers.
The agreement secures a fair and
equitable outcome for existing staff and gives NZ Bus
greater ability to recruit more full-time
drivers.
“This is a great outcome. We want our
drivers to be the best paid and have the best conditions in
the industry, and this deal achieves that,” says Chief
Operating Officer Jay Zmijewski.
“We look forward to
attracting more drivers to the industry to provide safe and
secure public transport services to the people of
Wellington.”
NZ Bus acknowledged Greater Wellington
Regional Council, specifically Scott Gallacher and his team,
for its role in the pay talks.
“We look forward to
partnering with Council to improve service levels in the
coming weeks and months.”
NZ Bus is committed to
being a responsible and successful employer and public
transport operator for the
long-term.
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