Members of the Rail and Maritime Transport Union (RMTU)
working at the Port of Timaru have this afternoon withdrawn
all seven strikes notices that were issued for the days
16-22 December inclusive.
RMTU South Island Organiser
John Kerr says the employers tabled offers in mediation last
Friday that members discussed today. Members have voted to
withdraw notice of strike action and to proceed to
settlement with both Prime Port Ltd and Quality
Marshalling
‘The RMTU has secured offers that will
maintain members’ purchasing power at a time of relatively
high inflation which is a very positive result from our
perspective.’’
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