President/Vice President Elections

Posted 12 Jun '06 under National

Members will be aware from the notice advising of candidates for the President and Vice President positions, that neither of the incumbents – Mike McEnaney and John Devereux have put their names forward.

Both have had a longstanding involvement in the Union at all levels.

Both had indicated their decisions were motivated by personal reasons and this reflects the heavy commitment in terms of time required to properly undertake the duties
involved.

Members have good reason to thank both Mike and John for their commitment to the Union and its members over very many years.

Near Disaster on the North Shore

25 Apr

Members will no doubt be aware of the major 5th Alarm fire that broke out last night on the North Shore. This fire had widespread impacts to people across Tamaki Makaurau with several Emergency Alerts having to be made. Additionally, our thoughts go out the local community, including the owner, tenants, and staff of the businesses impacted.

Major Fire Causes Widespread Disruption to Auckland Fleet

7 Mar

Members will no doubt be aware of Wednesday's major fire in a scrapyard in Papakura. Whilst the cause of this fire is still under investigation what is known is that the impacts of it were widespread right across Auckland.

Return to Work Duties

23 Feb

We have been told that staff wanting to do Return to Work Duties will have to do them at District HQ and they do not intend to reimburse your travel costs, “you are getting an enhanced pay and you can fund your own travel”. We have since got an agreement that the travel distance reimbursement will be paid for travel to District HQ.