Notification of Stop Work Meeting

Posted 27 Feb '09 under Christchurch Local

To be held on Friday the 13th March 2009 at City Station 0830hrs.

Industrial Action

At this meeting and following discussions regarding the negotiations, a Ballot will be held to authorise the Union Committee to initiate Industrial Action. Up to but not including a Total Strike.

It is important that members attend this meeting to both hear information regarding the negotiations and to participate in the Ballot.

This a Stop Work Meeting, therefore if you are at work then there is no excuse for not attending. If you are not at work you are also expected to attend. Remember secondary work would not be possible but for the conditions that we have achieved through strong Unionism!

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