PoAL signs collective agreement

Formal negotiations on collective bargaining were initiated by the PortPro union this September.

PoAL CEO, Tony Gibson, said, “Ports of Auckland wishes to thank PortPro for the positive and constructive way they approached bargaining, which has been completed efficiently and without disruption. The new deal is a partnership which rewards both sides; it delivers a productive and cost-effective outcome for the port and well-paid jobs for PortPro members”.

The collective agreement runs for two-and-a-half years, providing what the port calls, “a solid foundation for an on-going partnership, which will deliver benefits for both parties”. In a statement, PoAL said that underpinning the agreement is a good incentive scheme that rewards productivity and overall offers a “fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work”.