Update on Union Vice President

Posted 27 Nov '07 under Auckland Local

Members will be aware of the Vice President’s health problems whilst representing the Auckland Local at the Annual Union Conference.

John had an operation to stabilise his condition. He is now resting at home.

The Union would appreciate members giving John the time and space to fully recover before resuming Union duties again. There are adequate numbers of Union Officials to contact with any problems or issues that you may be subject to. The names of contactable Union Officials are at the top of this Notice.

The Union and members wish John a full and speedy recovery.

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.