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Napier Report
GREG PRIMROSE NAPIER BRANCH SECRETARY
Napier
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It has been an interesting time since our last report in May. While the removal of all COVID testing regimes and booster requirements has been a positive step on the road to normality, our members are still being affected by COVID and numerous other viruses and illnesses that are about.
Port of Napier
The Port of Napier has opened its new wharf with some fanfare however there have been numerous teething problems with the issue of lighting being a significant one.
SSA members have been adamant about having lighting at safe levels to ensure watersiders are able to complete their work safely. Container traffic is still restricted with the Port of Napier allocating only two cranes and sometimes one to vessels in September and October. This situation has begun to improve in November.
SSA
This workplace has seen changes and losses in personnel as members make decisions about their future.
Among these changes we have seen long standing members Bob Te Maro and Owen Gallen move to foreman roles for the company. Phil Chapman has moved to the Port company and Jeremy Pitiroi has moved to a B grader. The branch wishes all these members well.
Having commenced bargaining 4 months ago we are still poles apart from the employer. However the new agreement between MUNZ and ISO has changed the landscape. This coupled with the passing of the new Fair Pay Agreement legislation will hopefully force employers to come to the table with offers that reflect the current conditions.
It is fair to say the members are rock solid in their resolve to achieve substantial pay rises without the loss of conditions. working tirelessly on securing an agreement that reflects the current economic conditions members face. Once again the tactic of reducing conditions to fund pay rises is being used by management.
The latest offer from C3 management was unanimously rejected by C3 members.
National Organizer
We recently had a visit from National Organizer Graham McKean. While in port, Graham spoke to members and managers about Fair Pay Agreements, Health and Safety, and the Port Code.
We look forward to catching up with our past members at Old Timers day on the first Saturday of September.
We remember past members during this time who have passed away in the last year. Our condolences go out to their whanau and friends.
