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EPMU, Air NZ reach deal

Tuesday, 27 March 2007, 1:40 pm
Press Release: Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union

March 27, 2007
Media Advisory

The Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union and Air New Zealand have reached a settlement over the airline’s threat to contract out its Airport Services work.

The settlement is subject to ratification from EPMU members at a series of mass membership meetings to be held nationwide from Wednesday through Friday.

Members will meet this week to discuss and give feedback on the document before it goes to ratification.

No details about the settlement will be made available until it has been seen and voted on by membership.

The outcome of the ratification vote is expected on Monday.

ENDS

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