DairyWorker Quarterly publication of the NZ Dairy Workers Union Te Runanga Wai U DWUNZ Dairy Workers Union Te Runanga Wai U General AUGUST–2014 Election 20 Sept (Early voting 3–19 Sept)

Rod Rutherford tanker driver Fonterra Te Rapa Editorial Chris Flatt—National Secretary

improved online and written communications) are DWU’s fi nancial position aimed at ensuring that internal DWU and delegate I was again pleased to be able to report to AGMs that structures are well placed to maintain and expand our the DWU continues to be in a positive fi nancial position AGMs, DWU Annual Congress & membership across the rapidly changing NZ dairy with a net surplus from trading for the fi nancial year of industry. $63,554. When income received from our investments the Upcoming General Election of around $4.8 million was added to this, we achieved a National Government’s employment law changes net surplus after tax for the year ended 31 March 2013 of The AGMs reported on one of the biggest chal- $266,004. elcome to the August edition of your DWU will be presented with their gifts by their Site Delegate lenges facing the NZ union movement – the National Dairy Worker magazine. This edition focuses at an appropriate time. Thanks again on behalf of all Government’s upcoming changes to employment laws. DWU National Congress 2014 W on the recent round of DWU Annual General dairy workers to these long-serving members for their These proposed changes would have become law last The AGMs also discussed and voted on the fi ve Rule Meetings (AGMs), the 2014 DWU National Congress and loyalty and commitment to our Union. month, but the National Government was unable to get changes and seven Policy changes that came out of our the upcoming General Election that you can vote in them passed in Parliament due to the recent conviction recent 2014 National Congress held in . The from 3 September to 20 September. State of our Union of the ACT Leader, John Banks for electoral fraud and National Congress is the top decision-making body of Unlike most NZ unions, the DWU’s membership contin- the resulting loss of his necessary one vote. the DWU and this year the focus of Congress delegates Annual General Meetings (AGMs) ues to grow, with now over 7,500 members. Our strength As such, the National Government’s proposed attack was reviewing and endorsing the DWU’s Strategic Plan Over the last two months, I have again had the pleas- is based on the fact we are an industry union with mem- on workers’ and trade union rights is on hold for the 2014-2018. The purpose of the plan is to “maintain and ure of attending nearly 50 of the 60 AGMs that the bers in nearly all dairy employers including Fonterra, moment. But make no mistake about it, National enhance our standing as a relevant trade union” and the DWU holds across the country. Thanks to all the DWU Goodman Fielder, Westland, Tatua, Synlait, Timpack, has stated that if they are re-elected at the upcoming Strategic Plan contains four strategic goals to achieve this members who attended the AGMs, I hope you enjoyed Lion Foods, Alto, Dairyworks, Dairy Blenders, Milk Test General Election they will reintroduce these employ- objective over the next four years: them and gained some useful information from these NZ, LIC, Etika, New Milk, Suttons and Gardians. ment law changes. 1. Organisational Viability: We are retaining and grow- important meetings. This gives us another great strength; a membership These changes are designed to make it easier for ing our membership, organising structures and fi nancial We again had excellent turnouts at the AGMs, with density across the dairy industry of over 90% of dairy employers to cut pay and conditions, particularly for reserves; nearly 2,000 members hearing the latest industrial, processing workers. those workers who currently benefi t from the protec- 2. Communications/Training: We provide relevant and fi nancial and operational news from the DWU and hav- However the dairy industry is changing dramatically as tion of a CEA (such as DWU members). The proposed timely communications and training to members and ing the opportunity to ask questions about the DWU’s a result of the arrival of a number of new and large over- changes to the current duty to conclude bargaining delegates about our strategy, operations and values/ activities over the last 12 months. Whilst we always try seas players. These include China’s largest dairy company, will make it easier for employers to end CEA bargaining purpose; to hold AGMs at the most convenient times for mem- Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group (Yili), who owns the and push Individual Employment Agreements (IEAs) 3. Growth/Future: We are at the forefront of develop- bers (including holding several meetings on various Oceania Dairy milk powder and infant formula factory on workers. Not only this, the proposed laws would ments in the dairy industry and the union movement; big sites), I know that members are not always able to at Waimate in the South Island as well as China’s second then allow employers a 60-day ‘free-hit period’ to push 4. Partnerships: We initiate, develop and maintain part- attend these meetings for various reasons. largest dairy company, Mengniu Dairy, who owns the IEAs onto workers and during this period, workers nerships that are benefi cial to our Values/Purpose. Thanks must also go to Brett Brown, National new powder plant at Pokeno, just south of the Bombay would be unable to initiate bargaining for a new CEA or The Strategic Plan 2014-2018 was endorsed by National President and Shane Stieller, National Vice-President for Hills near Auckland. take legal strike action. Congress delegates and will now be the basis for the work attending about 30 AGMs each. I know that both Brett In addition to these companies, Europe’s largest dairy The proposed employment law changes will also of DWU offi cials and staff. The Strategic Plan will also and Shane enjoy the opportunity to meet members co-operative FrieslandCampina has increased its share- remove the current 30-day rule which ensures new become the focus of National Executive meetings as we across the country. Thanks also to Mark Apiata-Wade, holding in Synlait Milk to 10% over the last 12 months, workers on sites covered by a CEA (like DWU worksites) report on its implementation as well as monitor develop- National Organiser for fi lling in for me at the AGMs that whilst China’s third largest dairy company, Bright Dairy are covered by the CEA terms and conditions for their ments within the dairy industry that may impact upon it. I couldn’t get to. has an existing 40% stake in Synlait Milk. In the last few fi rst 30 days. The current 30-day rule is very impor- For those members who couldn’t get to this year’s months, the French company Danone, one of the world’s tant to stop employers from automatically forcing new Upcoming General Election AGMs, I thought it would be useful to give a quick top ten food companies, has directly entered the NZ dairy workers onto IEAs and reducing the coverage of the As you may be aware, on Saturday 20 September there summary of what was discussed at these meetings and industry with its purchase of the Sutton and Gardians existing CEA. will be a General Election and you will have the power highlight some of the upcoming challenges that DWU operations. Finally, Goodman Fielder is currently await- These proposed law changes could have a fundamen- to decide who runs our country for the next three members and NZ workers face. These are discussed ing government approval for a takeover of its operations tal impact upon DWU members’ wages and conditions years. Despite what you might think or hear - this elec- below. by a joint venture of Wilmar (Asia’s leading agribusiness and the way the DWU operates and represents our tion will be very close. Current polling suggests that group) and First Pacifi c (a Hong Kong-based investment members. The DWU has strategies to deal with these the Labour/Green block and the National/ACT block Recognising and thanking our long-serving company). law changes and with the support of our existing are very close. DWU members Whilst the DWU does not oppose overseas investment delegate and membership structures we will overcome Regardless of who you vote for–the most important As started at last year’s AGMs, we again had the in the NZ dairy industry, we are determined that these any challenges that come before us. thing is that you get out and vote! pleasure of formally recognising those DWU mem- new overseas investments result in well paid union- However it is important that DWU members are The turnout at the last election in 2011 was one bers with 25+ years’ service with the Union. These ised jobs. The DWU is working hard to ensure that this aware of the potential impacts of these law changes on of the lowest since elections began. Approximately long-service members were presented with a framed occurs. The organisational improvements we have been our Union, as well as take these National Government 800,000 Kiwis didn’t exercise their democratic right certifi cate, DWU beanie and a DWU pen. Long- doing as a result of our 2012/2013 Operational Review law changes into account when you decide who to vote to vote at the last election. serving members who couldn’t make it to their AGM (including the newly created Support Services team and for in the upcoming general election on 20 September. Editorial continued on page 4… 2 3 DairyWorker–August 2014 DairyWorker–August 2014 From the President Brett Brown—National President Industrial Scene

t the time of writing the be organised and then hold a very AGM’s are all but done. good AGM. All of those involved Fonterra Canpac Restructure A Once again it has been a with organising the site deserve hard yards pleasure visiting the sites and meet- credit for this success. Organising to ensure fter a long period of specula- number to drop quickly, as the posi- the redundancy of the person being ing the members. My thanks go out new sites can be achieved but it the best tion and concern Fonterra tion becomes clearer. made redundant and has to be to Chris Flatt, Shane Stieller and takes opportunity and hard work. possible A recently announced plans One thing the company have mutually agreeable all round. Mark Apiata-Wade for the long days The work does not stop there, with outcome for changes to Canpac’s operations. agreed to consider is job sharing Just a message of thanks to the and time away from home spent new players starting up across the for the On the one hand the workers now for those who can genuinely share delegates at Canpac for the extra doing this important work. country. Any contact informa- affected know what’s happening, on the a job. If taken up, this will also work they’ve had to do for the mem- There is real benefi t in having tion from workers on these new members. The benefi ts of being other hand, there’s a reorganisation lessen some of the effects of this bers. The DWU also acknowledges Offi cers and Offi cials of the Union sites needs to go to your delegate, a member of the Union are clear of the operations. restructuring. the consideration made by Fonterra fronting up on the sites and report- Organiser or to the Hamilton offi ce when faced with a restructure and The company outlined its pro- Prior to the announcement the Management during this process ing back to members at least once for follow up. This work must con- redundancy situation like this. posal to change from 24/7 operation DWU had discussions with Fonterra so far. a year. I have been to some great tinue for our Union to maintain and Without the support of a well struc- to a 24/5 operation. This proposes a to ensure that positions in other meetings and many with very good enhance our standing as a relevant tured union like ours, the outcome reduction of 80 DWU positions. plants remained open to allow for attendance. We could consider some trade union. for those workers would be much Following a quick consultation affected workers to redeploy into changes in the future to improve No job is secure or guaranteed, less favourable. My thoughts are after submissions from members alternative positions. the attendance on some sites. a point made plainly obvious with with the Canpac workers at this and the DWU, that number was At the moment as many as pos- Glenn Barnes Chris and I, along with the local the restructure underway at the time. reduced to 74 DWU positions. sible secondments are being done Waikato Organiser Organiser, held an AGM with the Fonterra Canpac site in Hamilton. Kia Kaha After voluntary redundancies by Canpac workers to ensure those Gardians workers in Balclutha. It Unfortunately a number of workers Brett Brown (which the company have accepted) positions are held available. is encouraging to see that a non- are set to lose their jobs. DWU del- National President the number of positions that we The DWU is keeping a register unionised site only a year ago can egates and offi cials have put in the have to fi nd positions for is now of those who may want to register under 30 and as members accept their interest in “swap a job”, but positions offered, we expect that of course “swap a job” is based on …continued from page 3 recommend you consider supporting the election of Just imagine what a difference 800,000 votes would a Labour-led government at this upcoming general make to the result this time around when the election election. is going to be very close. Regardless of whether you agree with me or not – I don’t know about you, but I believe there is an the most important thing is that you get out and vote! urgent need for a new Labour-led government. The To make it easier to express your democratic right, main reason for this view is because of Labour’s pro- early voting will begin on Wednesday 3 September and posed industrial relations laws. continue right through to election day on Saturday, Unlike National’s proposed employment law changes 20 September. You don’t need a special reason or any (discussed above) that will make it easier to reduce special forms to do an early vote – just turn up to one wages and remove terms and conditions for workers of the many early voting booths that will be open from covered by CEAs (like DWU members), Labour’s indus- 3 September. trial relations law will: To help you with this, we will shortly be sending out information to your worksites on the location of your • Immediately increase the minimum wage to $15 nearest voting booths once they have been fi nalised by an hour and then to $16.25 in April 2015. the Electoral Commission. Keep an eye out for these • Introduce 26 weeks paid parental leave. notices on your DWU Noticeboard or contact your Site Delegate for more information. • Repeal immediately the 90-day “fi re at will” law. I encourage you to make sure you and your family • Strengthen workers’ collective bargaining rights and friends are enrolled to vote – and make sure you through the introduction of industry standard agree- and your family and friends get out and vote in this ments that protect and extend standard conditions election. The result WILL be close and every vote will within an industry (like the dairy industry). count. Your rights at work will be affected one way or the other by the outcome of the election, so it is in • Implement a Living Wage in the core public service your interests to have your say. and then extend it over time. Chris Flatt The DWU is a democratic workers organisation that National Secretary is affi liated to the Labour Party (as agreed by 97% of DWU members at the 2013 AGMs). In light of the industrial relations policies discussed above, I strongly 4 5 DairyWorker–August 2014 DairyWorker–August 2014 Tip Top Industrial Scene

at the top of Tip Top 10 Years with the DWU Danone our game to keep up with these e have now been rep- Adopting a CEA that was not been their strength and support anone is a French food developments and resenting the Tip Top originally formed by the DWU has that gives the DWU and the Tip Top products multinational not get left behind. W workers since 2004. This created challenges when it comes delegates the confi dence needed D corporation which produces We need to make was a big year for Tip Top workers. to negotiations, especially under- to achieve the deals we have. This dairy products, bottled water, sure we maintain Not only did they have new owners standing, and protecting the prior was especially the case at this years cereals, baby foods and yogurts. and enhance terms and conditions aging some positive operational when Fonterra purchased the com- customary practices and historic negotiations when we extended our According to the Danone website, for dairy workers across the entire changes for the Gardians shift pany, their Union at the time, the conditions within the CEA. coverage of the Laboratory workers the company employs over 100,000 industry. Not just in our own little workers, which has brought about Northern Food Workers Union run However fi ve negotiations later we under the CEA. people world-wide and has 900 mil- bubble. the introduction of quality paid by Peter Nash wound up its opera- have managed to protect these and Negotiations were held over 4 lion people consuming its products Fortunately in this case, the DWU shift handovers and shown the tions as well. After seeking a new have had some great deals and fi rsts days. This has been ratifi ed at 72%. globally. has been able to start its relation- company’s commitment to the union to represent them, it was the for the Tip Top workers as well. For That such an enormous company ship with Danone on a very positive health and safety of our members. DWU that they chose to run with. example Dairy industry standard The main gains for our should set up shop in rural south note. Both parties have already The DWU applauds this move and It was a new world for the work- gains such as Unimed and the wel- members were; Otago through its recent purchase established good lines of communi- looks forward to further building ers at Tip Top, having previously fare fund. • 2 year Term: 2.4% for year 1 of Gardians, is indeed big news for cation at both the national and local on its relationship with Danone. worked for a Family owned business We should also note that prior to • CPI+1 % for Year 2 both the local area and the New level. The International Union of they were now working for a large the DWU there had never been a • Lab Workers in the CEA Zealand Dairy industry as a whole. Food workers (the IUF) and Danone multinational company Fonterra. multiyear term. This years CEA will • New Long Service Bonus clause The ‘dairy game’ is rapidly have signed international agree- Joining the DWU has enabled them be the fourth such deal and we even • New Special Sick Leave clause changing across New Zealand and ments that are both progressive and to have the reassurance that the achieved a three year deal in 2009. • Strengthened the Temp Usage Danone’s entry into the market union friendly. Union that looks after their terms I would like to thank and clause is further proof of this fact. We as The DWU has already been JohnJh HHowell ll and conditions also has had a long acknowledge the workers of Tip Top, • No claw backs. unionised dairy workers need to be involved with Danone in encour- Southern Organiser history with the company that they they have always been a great site now worked for. with strong union values and it has Organiser that has gone on site and Communication a worker has asked what’s up with an issue and the Organiser looks am sure we have all been to like a deer in the headlights as he Tip Top Dairy Workers Farewell Frank company training courses and knows absolutely nothing about I the trainer always asks what’s A voice from the back of the hall, “tell what the worker is talking about. In a very moving ceremony for Frank was showered the biggest frustration on your your shift/dept delegate, and then Worker has told Bill, John, and Fred Frank Lancaster the long serving with Lei and many site. Ninety-nine times out of 100 escalate to site delegate and maybe but no one else (like the delegate or Site Delegate at Fonterra Tip Top, kind words and gifts there’s a scream from everyone there, depending on issue, to the delegates Organiser) so it never gets sorted. were given (Lei are “Communication”. committee and organiser”. A simple This is how small issues became common across the Then we all have a bleat that no process but one that doesn’t always huge issues because no one has Pacifi c Islands and one tells workers what’s going on get followed for some strange reason. communicated the issue through a given as gestures of and workers keep tell telling the boss Union issues are not issues that clear process. welcoming, and gifts things but no one listens. Then we go should be carried by one person, All delegates, site, depot, dept and of honour and affec- back to site thinking we can change union issues need all to be on board shift have all put their hands up to tion). Frank had over the world but nothing happens. to help each other through a clear be a resource for members so utilise his 40 years become Why? Because most of us don’t and transparent process to get a posi- them (appreciate them) and com- part of a lot of understand the lines of communica- tive result. municate issues through to them. workers families as tion, who to talk too, and what we If these problems don’t go through But always remember be part of the a very long serving actually need communicated and the correct process and get a result, solution not part of the problem. worker and Delegate. how. We should be part of the solu- then the worker feels that it is only Frank was also a tion and not part of the problem. their problem and that no one listens. DWU National Executive member to thank him for his long and loyal This came up at a recent AGM where Or they go on a grand standing and is still on the DWU Welfare service to the Union and its mem- someone basically asked how do I parade to try and fi x a small issue Committee. Mark Apiata-Wade and bers. The Offi cers, Executive and get this issue fi xed. They had spoken that could have been fi xed easily if the Richard Everson attended Frank’s staff wish you a with many people apparently and the process had been followed. Gavin WarnWarnee Central Organiser Frank Lancaster farewell on the Union’s behalf and well-deserved retirement Frank. issue was still there. I am sure that I am not the only 6 7 DairyWorker–August 2014 DairyWorker–August 2014 Industrial Scene History ETIKA DAIRIES NZ LTD Pukehinahina 150 Year Commemorations

n the morning of the 29th of April 2014 at 6am hundreds gathered at O Pukehinahina (Gate Pa) to be part of the unveiling of eight pou. This was the start of a full day’s events to commemorate the 150th year since the battle of Pukehinahina (Gate Pa) Tauranga. Greenfi eld Site in Hastings Organised & Inaugural CEA held These eight pou were to represent the people of this area and whom were also at the battle. brand new Collective following weeks, nearly all of the • Delegate time to attend Union One of these were Hakaraia from Waitaha. As Employment Agreement has workers at ETIKA had signed up to Business, Delegate training, and a proud descendant of Hakaraia, I jump at the A been successfully negotiated be members of the DWU. DWU Congress. chance to be able to carve my Tupuna. by the Waikato/BOP Organiser Mark Initiation of bargaining was sent • Annual leave, Public Holidays, Through his actions Hakaraia was labelled a Hope at ETIKA Dairies NZ Ltd, a to the company in February 2014 Sick Leave, Bereavement rebel, and consequently our people were also Greenfi eld Site in Hastings. and negotiations took place in June and Tangihanga Leave, Jury labelled as rebels. These distinctions allowed ETIKA is a small PET bottling this year. S e r v i c e L e a v e , a n d P a r e n t a l the government at the time to confi scate our factory based in Whakatu, Hastings. The Site Delegate, Edward Leave provisions. lands. But through unity and strength we have The Factory was offi cially opened Waiwai, assisted with the talks and • Meal & Smoko Breaks. survived on the mere pittance handed to us as at the end of 2011 and has been the employer was very professional • Hours of work provisions. a reserve. developing state of the art, experi- in their approach. It was a pleasure Over four weeks of juggling family, work, mental, production of UHT milk in to work with Edward and negoti- This is a very good base document union business and whatever else was thrown PET bottles. ate with Neil McGarva (Managing that will be built on over time my way I managed to draw out of the wood They also produce PET bottled Director) and his plant manager as the Company becomes more what I saw in my mind. juice and Long Life UHT milk for Gordon. established. Only with the help of a lot of people could I the pet food market. The company The talks were held in good faith I would like to thank the ETIKA have accomplished this. Those who allowed me is focused on the export market with pragmatic solutions found to DWU Members for their confi dence the time off and to those whom also covered with a positive long term business potential sticking points. A good & support in establishing ETIKA me, it was and still is much appreciated. approach. It is early days for this foundation CEA has now been as a Unionised Site, and Edward My sister Hinearoha who let me stay at her Company but with its innovative agreed between the parties and rati- for his assistance and commitment house and her girls for putting up with me, approach to bottled UHT for export, fi ed by the ETIKA members. There as the Site Delegate and his work Erueiti and Herewini Tamihana who helped on ETIKA is expected to establish itself is still work to be done on the Job at negotiations, and Neil for his the pou, Ngarohaere Whareaorere for dropping as a serious manufacturer in the NZ Classifi cations & commensurate pay pragmatic approach to negotiations off kai, Waitaha Raupatu Trust and Te Kapu o dairy industry. rates to be negotiated for those jobs, and acceptance of the DWU into his Waitaha for arranging the shed and everything Mark Hope was charged with this will take time to develop given workplace. else. DWU Organiser responsibility this is a brand new document for A very positive start to an ongoing Ki a koutou e whakamahana tonu mai te for the Hawkes Bay area in 2013. effectively an experimental process- productive and constructive indus- paetapu o oo taatou tuupuna. Na koutou te Towards the end of 2013 a site visit ing factory. trial relationship. kaupapa i whakatakato, hei arahi i aku ringa, was arranged to meet with some i aku whiao, i taku taa, na koutou ano hoki i of the workers to explain who the Some of the key conditions homai teenei honore ki a ahau, teena koutou. DWU are, what we do and why being negotiated in the new CEA are: Last but not the least my family whom a Union Member is a good thing. • 1 Year term. without, my waka could not have gotten over Most of the workers signed up to the • Extensive Coverage Clause. the hill. DWU on the spot. • Recognition of Union structures Mark Hope Tupaea Ahomiro After several site visits over the & membership rights. Waikato/BOP Organiser Site Delegate, Fonterra Lichfi eld 8 9 DairyWorker–August 2014 DairyWorker–August 2014 DDWUWU NNATIONALATIONAL CCONGRESSONGRESS DDWUWU NNATIONALATIONAL CCONGRESSONGRESS

he Union’s Annual Congress year. Reports from the National gone to Site AGMs for discussion. was again held in Rotorua in Secretary Chris Flatt and National We also had in-depth presentations T June of this year. This is the President Brett Brown were received from Senior Fonterra Executive Maury Union’s highest ruling body made up along with Representatives/ Leyland, Economist Bernard Hickey, of Site Delegates who meet for a week Convenors/Directors for the Welfare general Dairy Industry research to discuss, debate and vote on behalf of Committee, Womens Committee, (from independent researchers) and their sites members on how the Union Runanga/Fono, Unimed, Dairy the upcoming General Election and is run. Industry Superannuation Scheme Employment Law changes from a All of the Union’s various com- and Primary Industry Training contingent of senior Labour Party MPs mittees and representatives pre- Organisation. led by . sent their annual reports for the Our fi nancial statements and budget All in all a very busy and informative previous 12 months work and along with rules and policy changes Congress. any proposals for the coming were adopted, which have subsequently

Maury Leyland Senior Fonterra Executive & Brett Brown Michael Law Bernard Hickey

10 11 DairyWorker–August 2014 DairyWorker–August 2014 Congress reports Congress reports

tion sector and these have been sent PrITO REPORT 2014 to the NZQA for endorsement and registration of the new structures and Background baking yeasts manufacturing indus- Education Commission and various qualifi cations with the NZQF. Once ndustry Training Organisations try and fellmongery (tanning of primary industry organisations. this occurs, the key challenge for (ITOs) are recognised by the animal skins). Ultimately this work was partially the DWU (and other primary sector I Associate Minister of Education Throughout the second half of successful as the Sale and Purchase unions) will be ensuring the managed (Tertiary Education) under the 2013, the NZITO was involved Agreement between the PrITO and transition of members’ qualifi cations Industry Training Act 1992. in merger discussions with the NZITO ensures that a CTU-appointed and prior learning (and any payments They are established by particular Primary ITO (PrITO) (which worker representative position for holding these qualifi cations) industries and are responsible for: was an amalgamation of the old is guaranteed on the two-year across to the new framework. setting national skill standards for Agriculture ITO and Horticulture Transitional Board. After this time Whilst this is taking place, the their industry; providing informa- ITO). A majority of NZITO directors period, a worker representative posi- DWU has arranged with Fonterra that tion and advice to trainees and their (including myself) felt that a possi- tion is not automatically guaranteed the status quo recognition of current Labour leader David Cunliff e addressing Congress, to his right Rotorua Labour employers; arranging for the delivery ble merger with PrITO was the best but I am hoping that the benefi ts of qualifi cations will continue to operate candidate Tamati Coff ey, MP , Chris Flatt and Brett Brown. of on and off-job training (includ- option as it would assist the creation having a worker representative on the within their operations to ensure ing developing training packages for of a primary industry training body Board will be clearly evident to PrITO that we can manage this transition employers); arranging for the assess- that could focus on the needs of all directors. process appropriately and effectively. ment of trainees; and arranging the industry players. Dairy Industry monitoring of quality training. PrITO is one of New Zealand’s Targeted Review of Qualifi cations Budget & Future of Learning Throughout 2013, I was the worker largest industry training organisa- (TRoQ) Programme Superannuation Scheme representative appointed by the NZ tions and offers nationally recognised The Targeted Review of Qualifi cations The NZITO and PrITO accounts have Council of Trade Unions (CTU) on NZQA qualifi cations in twenty seven (TRoQ) is a nation-wide process now been consolidated and fi nal tran- (DISS) Report 2014 the Board of Directors of the NZITO. industry sectors. It assists over instigated by the NZ Qualifi cations sition issues are being resolved. The Since February 2014, I have been the 18,000 people every year gain skills Authority (NZQA). The TRoQ encom- PrITO runs calendar year accounts his has been the best year in my view since the global fi nancial crisis. CTU worker representative on the and qualifi cations in the agriculture, passes all qualifi cations listed on the and for the three months ended The Scheme is now valued at $537,803,141 up from $479,208,213 last year. We are now a half billion dollar scheme with over 6,000 members. Transitional Board of Directors of the horticulture, water, equine, sports NZ Qualifi cations Framework (NZQF) 31 March 2014 has achieved a net T Member companies are: Fonterra 5,553, Goodman/Fielder 289, Tatua 102, Primary ITO (PrITO) as a result of the turf and food processing sectors. from levels 1 to 6 including all surplus of $656k against the budget Alto Packing 28, Milk Test NZ 21, Westland 20, and DMV Fonterra Exipients 3 merger between the NZITO and PrITO The merger discussions primarily national and local qualifi cations. The forecast of $924k. The main reason = total members 6,016. (discussed below). focused on ensuring that appropriate process is intended to remove duplica- for the shortfall is due to a delay Death and permanent incapacity payouts totalled $3,062,156. governance and sector representa- tion and proliferation of qualifi cations in payment of governmental STM Merger of the NZITO and PrITO tive structures were created in any through a process of removing any (Standard Training Measure) income Returns – interest credited to each investment option per year ending 31 Since the 2010 governmental review of new merged ITO. As a result of overlapping qualifi cations whilst also as backdated agreements arrive in March 2014 are: ITOs the sector has been experiencing these discussions, the need for a new seeking to address any gaps that exist. the accounts. Trainee fee income is rapid change as a result of a number of independent Chair as well as a new The process aims to ensure that all also behind budget as there has been Cash 1.81% mergers between various ITOs. This CEO were apparent in order for the qualifi cations have clear educational a shortfall in trainee numbers so far has been encouraged by the respon- new merged ITO to gain benefi ts as pathways and employment outcomes. this year. Cash/Conservative 3.04% sible Minister Steven Joyce, who has a completely new entity, rather than This has resulted in a complete The PrITO is currently investigating indicated that he would like to see the just being the old PrITO that absorbed review of all NZITO/PrITO quali- a large programme of change around Conservative 4.28% number of ITOs reduced from the cur- the NZITO components. fi cations across the year. This has the future of learning, e-learning rent 21 to around six to eight. Whilst supporting the above, my been time consuming as I have been and the use of technology to enhance Conservative/Balanced 6.54% Traditionally, the NZITO was focus throughout these talks was also involved in reviewing the Dairy learning outcomes. This will be a Balanced 8.84% responsible for setting the stand- to ensure that worker/union represen- Processing qualifi cations as well as large piece of work that will examine ards at Levels 1 to 8 on the National tation was both a statutory and stake- participating as the worker repre- the educational opportunities that Balanced/Growth 10.20% Qualifi cations Framework for the holder “non negotiable” requirement sentative on the Food Processing arise from the current rapid changes dairy manufacturing industry, the in order to ensure that the views of Qualifi cations Review Governance in technology. This piece of work may Growth 11.57% meat processing industry (excluding workers and trainees would be heard Group that was established to review also provide the DWU with insights poultry), the seafood industry, the around the PrITO Board table. the TRoQ in the food production into potential opportunities for our Mark Apiata-Wade leather manufacturing industry, the This required support from both sector (meat, seafood, dairy, food and own delegate education programmes DWU Rep on DISS Board meat inspection industry, the the existing NZITO directors (who beverage). and I will keep the DWU updated on strongly supported the retention of The governance group has now developments. a worker representative on any new reviewed and endorsed the proposed Chris Flatt Board) as well as lobbying by myself new qualifi cations structure and qual- DWU/CTU Representative on and the CTU with both the Tertiary ifi cation criteria in the food produc- PrITO Board 12 13 DairyWorker–August 2014 DairyWorker–August 2014 Congress reports Congress reports

Unimed Report 2014 DWU Runanga/Fono Report 2014

t is my pleasure to once again refl ect the increase in claims’ costs in 2012 to allow for non elected ena Koutou katoa nga provide members of the DWU and to prepare for future expected Directors to be appointed to the Kaimahi o Te Runanga Wai U I who are also members of claims. Trends and underlying Board. This ensures that Board T o Aotearoa, another year has UniMed with my annual review and issues that lead to increased claims’ members represent a wide range of passed by since the last Congress comments on the activities of the costs are always monitored care- complementary skills and is one of and there have been a lot of changes society over the past 12 months. fully by the Board and increases are the requirements for a full licence. and discussions about the way we UniMed’s most recently completed applied as a last resort but UniMed Jane Huria of Christchurch and Tim operate as a Union. fi nancial year ended 30 June 2013 must collect more in premiums McGuinness of Wellington, both Our new DWU Secretary Chris and fi nancial points of note for that than it pays out in claims and experienced in the fi nancial and Flatt has settled into the job with- year were: administration costs in order to governance areas, were appointed to out a hitch as he and the National the UniMed Board in July 2013 after Executive knuckles down on the an in-depth selection process. education and running of the union A solid business case to rebuild democratically and fi nancially the Society’s head offi ce in its origi- making sure that the DWU union is nal location on Gloucester Street in ahead of the game when it comes to the Christchurch CBD was prepared the next round of negotiations. and presented to the Board. This I have been elected as the DWU was carefully considered to ensure Runanga/Fono Convenor for the hurdles and barriers that need to be it should read John Key are more that the potential risks and rewards next 2 years and look forward to sorted and if you think that we in interested in the rich getting richer were fully understood. A decision working with you and other elected the DWU are safe from this kind of and the poor getting poorer. • Members’ premiums increased ensure the Society’s future fi nan- was reach to build a four level offi ce members from the other regions. oppression in the corporate business Over the years there have been by 5.66% to $44.59M which was cial security for all members. It is building with UniMed staff housed We farewell Lucille Tane and thank world then we better think again many changes in this industry and achieved in the main by premium now a requirement that all insurers on one fl oor and the other three her for the time she has put into the because we are going to be treated I feel privileged to be still involved increases which were required to obtain and hold a Licence under the fl oors available for lease. At the DWU and welcome Rama Phillips in the same way if the National with this union movement the offset increasing claims costs and Insurance (Prudential Supervision) time of writing it is anticipated that from Eltham Collingwood Street. government wins this election. DWU, the work and education that medical infl ation. Act 2010 as overseen by the Reserve UniMed will move into these new Our contribution to the NZCTU The way they are rushing to change has been put into this organisation • This year, the fi gure for claims Bank of New Zealand. This Act premises in mid 2015. Te Kauae Kaimahi is still strong and the Employment Relations Acts over the years needs to be acknowl- paid and provided for increased by impacts on the conduct, regula- UniMed recently placed fi rst in the relationships that are formed which will stop a fair representa- edged especially those workers some 7.8% to $38.75M. tion and oversight of all insurance a consumer survey conducted by are having a strong impact on the tion from unions to bargain a fair like our administration team, our • Members continue to receive companies, including health insur- CANSTAR. From a survey pool of lives of other workers and fami- collective and contract which will organisers, offi cers, executives and very good value for their premium ance, and I am pleased to report 2500 New Zealanders UniMed was lies who have suffered death and have a major impact on the worker delegates. We all need to pat our- payment as 86.9% of every premium that UniMed obtained its full licence awarded the title “Most Satisfi ed injury because of the lack of Health and their families causing many selves and each other on the back dollar earned was returned to mem- in advance of the September 2013 Customers” Health Insurance 2013 and Safety. One example of this is hardships. for a job well done and continue to bers by way of claims payments. deadline. with a 5 star rating (the highest) for the number of deaths within the The Political scene for the next fi ght the good fi ght. • Administration expenses At the time of writing, UniMed is overall member / client satisfaction. forestry sector which is too high, election is building and the DWU He Moana pukepuke, e ekingia e accounted for 13.5% of mem- awaiting the results of a thorough This is a very pleasing endorse- but there is a light at the end of the with the help of the NZCTU are te waka. bers’ premiums which compares examination by the rating agency ment of UniMed staff’s high levels of tunnel, fi nally there is an inquiry doing their best to get a Labour–led No matter how rough the seas very favourably with other health AM Best. At present UniMed’s commitment to providing excellent into this which is being led by Helen government in place to run this are, provided a canoe is properly insurers. Financial Strength Rating is A- customer service. Kelly, the National Affi liates Council country. To do this we need to work rowed in unison, it will glide along • UniMed achieved a solid fi nan- (Stable) and Issuer Credit Rating is I am always appreciative of the and the NZCTU Runanga. together to communicate with fam- without diffi culty. Similarly, no cial result for the year ending 30 also A- (Stable). This is a validation feedback and support regularly The Iwi relationship is still ongo- ily, if possible to get out in the com- matter how diffi cult a problem or June 2013 enabling the balance of the Society’s practical manage- received from UniMed members ing and producing great outcomes munity, Iwi and hapu knocking on work is, if people are fully deter- sheet to be strengthened further ment and governance over the years who are also members of the DWU giving value to the working rela- doors, spreading the word at gather- mined to solve that problem or to and enhancing the ‘reserves’ which and gives all members confi dence and I look forward to a long and tionship that has been formed ings and functions to get a better accomplish what they set out to do underpin the insurance risk of all regarding the Society’s ability to mutually rewarding association. with the Iwi Leaders Forum since deal for all citizens and workers who they will succeed. members. continue as a viable and long term Glenn Barnes the dispute with the Talley’s fam- contribute to the economy of this Mouri Ora Since the balance date on 30 June insurer. DWU Rep on UniMed Board ily when they shut out the AFFCO country. Because the National led John Nuku 2013, UniMed’s Directors authorised As mentioned last year, UniMed’s workers and the Ports of Auckland government under the leadership of DWU Runanga/Fono Convenor a modest increase in premiums to Rules of the Society were amended MUNZ dispute. There are still major Donkey oops sorry for my rudeness 14 15 DairyWorker–August 2014 DairyWorker–August 2014 Congress reports Congress reports DWU Women’s Committee Report 2014 DWU Welfare Committee Report 2014

Welfare payments from 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2014: This has been another busy year for the Welfare Committee. Hardship Special Cases = 3 Hardship Applications Declined = 7 The funds spent during the year are as follows:

2013 2014 @ Total

Death of 3 2 $2,000 4,000.00 Dependent

Death of Member 9 10 $2,750 27,500.00

Death of Spouse 10 19 $2,000 38,000.00

Education Grants 49 43 20,000.00

Hardship Grants 69 68 38,121.53

Miscellaneous 6,306.51

Expenditure 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2014 133,928.04

Annual Budget (1 April 2013 - 31 March 2014) 110,000.00

’d like to fi rstly acknowledge through our affi liations: • Delegation to Argentina I would like to take this opportunity to introduce and offi cially welcome to Congress, Bernice Mills from Whareroa the following people whom we • 26 For Babies – Campaign for 26 I have heard many great stories site. Bernice replaces Jimi Thompson on the Committee. I would also like to thank Frank Lancaster, Peter Newman have farewelled for a number of weeks paid parental leave from the delegation that was sent and Bernice Mills for their valuable input and work, and let’s not forget a special thanks to Chris Flatt, Sally Wilson Ireasons, for their contribution • Health and Safety Taskforce – to represent us all at the opening of and Carne Willams for their help and support. to not only the Women’s Committee Set up after Pike River Mine disaster the facility that ATILRA talked to us Dianne (Lady Di) Dwight but our Union as a whole–Jocelyn (CTU) about when they were here, and of DWU Welfare Committee Co-ordinator Pratt, Christina Phillips and Jo le • Keep Our Assets the work they hope to continue to Clerc. • White Ribbon Campaign do for their people. It is an amazing Members Who Passed Away During the Year The contributions these ladies Domestic Violence poster roll out facility that provides not only for (1 April 2013 - 31 March 2014) have made and the changes they • Women’s Biennial Conference their membership but the commu- William Hemopo have helped install, will remain with • Employment Relations Act nity as well. Stephen Kirkcaldie Fonterra – Clandeboye Goodman Fielder – Longburn us for many years to come, and I changes • Women’s Council (CTU) wanted to take this opportunity to • Pay Equity As always a massive thank you to David Jones Te Rama Waipouri Fonterra – Kauri thank them for that. • Labour Party Conference Carne and Sally for their continual Goodman Fielder – Blenheim Road We also welcome Linda • DWU Women’s Committee meetings support and generally organising Grant Pollard Colin Burgess Radosinska and Francie Cook, both • CTU Biennial Conference us all. Fonterra – Whareroa Fonterra – Kauri new to our structure and we wel- • Upcoming election and election Laura Boynton Kevin Butler Ryan Adams come back Frances Webster. planning – How to get enrolled non DWU Women’s Committee Fonterra – Te Rapa Fonterra – Clandeboye Key pieces of work throughout voters to the polls Convenor Puna Kumeroa Ricky McKay the last 12 months that have had • Negotiations for a number of Fonterra – Whareroa Fonterra - Longburn our involvement/participation in collective agreements 16 17 DairyWorker–August 2014 DairyWorker–August 2014 It doesn’t have to be like this–Just Vote! Authorised by Helen Kelly, NZCTU, Level 7, 178 Willis Street, Wellington.

18 19 DairyWorker–August 2014 DairyWorker–August 2014 Union Business: AGMs AGM Results and Attendance (9) 2014 AGM Results Site Attendance Balance Sheet/Budget Rule Remits GF Puhoi 31 C C Kauri 40 C C Maungaturoto 19 C C Paerata 15 C C Takanini 149 C C Tip Top 113 C C Victoria Street 16 C C Northern Region 383 C C Canpac 138 C C Crawford Street 38 C C Edgecumbe 38 C C ETIKA 8 C C Genesis House 9 C C GF Frankton 5 C C Hautapu 10 C C Lichfield 11 C C London Street 12 C C MMCS/Tauranga Port Stores 9 C C Morrinsville 23 C C Pandora 6 C C Reporoa 11 C C Tatua 21 C C Te Awamutu 126 C C Takanini Te Rapa 31 C C Timpack & Dairy Blenders 40 C C Tirau 8 C C Waharoa 7 C C Waitoa 38 C C Waikato/BOP Region 589 C C CCP Eltham 160 C C Having GF/Fonterra/Alto Longburn 30 C C Kapuni 21 C C your say Lion 8 C C Makomako Road 24 C C on YOUR N/P Port Stores 14 C C Pahiatua 42 C C Union Te Roto Drive 30 C C Whareroa 90 C C Central Region 419 C C Brightwater 20 C C Clandeboye 154 C C Dairyworks 18 C C Darfield 37 C C Collingwood Edendale 98 C C Gardians 17 C C & Bridge St GF Blenheim Road 41 C C Halswell Junction 7 C C Kaikoura 9 C C Mosgiel 22 C C Stirling 70 C C Studholme 12 C C Takaka 13 C C Timpack Nelson 2 C C Tua Marina 5 C C Westland Hokitika 67 C C Westland Rolleston 11 C C 2014 Southern Region 603 C C Kapuni TOTALS 1994 C C AGMs Suttons/New Milk, LIC Christchurch & LIC Hamilton - meetings to be held 20 21 DairyWorker–August 2014 DairyWorker–August 2014 Union Staff People: DWUNZ Dairy Workers Union Richard Everson GlGlennenn BaBarnesrnes Mark Hope Hope

Timothy Herkes Organiser Northern Region Organiser Waikato/BOP Region Organiser Waikato/BOP Region Te Runanga Wai U Farewell to + 021 824 450 021 426 242 021 306 545 25 Timothy O’Brien Awarded Neville Raupi [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Murray Kerse Bill Riley Latest 25 Plus Year Certifi cates John Stacey were issued at this years AGMs to urray Kerse, DWU South Chris Talbot National Offi ce Island Organiser for nearly the following NZDWU members: Alamsjah Topari M 10 years, is retiring from Ian Vinnicombe Waikato TUC Building, his position with the Union. Before NORTHERN: Fonterra – Reporoa 34 Harwood Street working as one of the South Island Stewart Rameka Gavin Warne Murray Kerse JohnJohn HowellHowell Hamilton 3204 Fonterra – Kauri Organiser Central Region Organiser Northern Sth. Island Region Organiser Southern Sth. Island Region Organisers, Murray was the Fonterra Tatua Dairy Company Kenneth Clarke 021 824 451 021 335 615 027 531 4251 Cornelius Boerjan PO Box 9046, Terrance Collinson [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Grant Bradley Murphy Mahanga Hamilton 3240 Ronald McDowell Stuart Burge Elliot Pirihi Ian Cornwall Daniel Rapana Kevin Hickey Phone (07) 839 0239 Greig Robertson Colin Johnson Fax (07) 838 0398 Paul Somers John McClunie Wayne Walker Robert Nixon Darrin Nowell Freepost 538 Fonterra Brands – Takanini Chris Flatt Angus McConnell Mark Apiata-Wade Kevin Te Wharau N Alan Parker National Secretary Assistant Secretary ational Organiser NZ Dairy Workers Union 027 451 3579 021 939 632 021 939 634 Vaitai Tulafi li CENTRAL: PO Box 9046 chris.fl [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Hamilton 3240 Clandeboye Deputy Site Delegate for WAIKATO/BOP: Fonterra – Whareroa a number of years as well as the OE Warren Shaw Fonterra – Canpac Warren Shearer Facilitator at the site. Lillian August website: Prior to joining the dairy industry, Michael Budd SOUTHERN: www.nzdwu.org.nz Murray had a long history with the Mereana Henckel union movement as a union member Mark Linsell Goodman Fielder – Blenheim Road email: in the meat industry and freezing Phouc Pham Sally Wilson Carne Williams LindaLi d Radosinska R d i k Paul Foster works. Murray was also a repre- Teresa Tawhiao Administration Manager Membership/Records Administrator Support Services Administrator [email protected] sentative rugby union player in his Fonterra – Edgecumbe Fonterra – Brightwater 07 839 0239 07 839 0239 07 839 0239 younger days. Murray Shaw Kerry Teddy [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Murray will still be working with John Tulloch Fonterra – Clandeboye the DWU for another few months as Fonterra – Hautapu Gary McNicol David Willetts UUnionnion ServicesServices we go through the process of fi nding Michael Boobyer NZDWU Union Representatives a replacement for his northern South Alvin Brewster Fonterra – Darfi eld Union Health Centres Island regional patch. Brian Christensen Gary Stowell National President: Brett Brown NZDWU Women’s Committee: West Auckland: Lincoln Road Henderson John Harnden-Taylor Ph. 09 837 3933 Murray will also be writing a fare- National Vice President: Shane Stieller Laura Boynton (Convenor) Otahuhu: 121 Church Street Ph. 09 276 1190 well article for our next Dairy Worker & Francie Cook (Waikato/BOP), National Executive: Otara: 3/80 Alexander Crescent Ph. 09 274 9135 magazine in November. LaVina Ireland & Frances Webster Hamilton: Dey Street Ph. 07 856 1211 We wish Murray all the very best for Barrie Kanara (Northern), (Northern), Helen Rowe & Maria Bill Johnston & Jodi Middleton Hamilton Law Centre the future and his retirement and Kumeroa (Central), Merel van Royen Note: (Waikato/BOP), Peter Daymond & For Employment Law issues please thank him for his tremendous con- & Nici Benington (Southern), and contact your Union Organiser. Our lawyers tribution to the Dairy Workers Union Terry Smith (Central), Tom Faulkner Linda Radosinska (Co-ordinator) specialise in all aspects of law: and its members. & Ray Mills (Southern), • Property transactions .• Immigration John Nuku (Runanga/Fono Rep), NZDWU Runanga/Fono: • Mortgages . Traffi c • Criminal matters Laura Boynton John Nuku (Convenor) Financial members can use the law centre & Rama Phillips (Central), which is located at: (Women’s Committee Rep) McCaw Lewis Chapman,1 London Street . Karangi Jones & Tupaea Ahomiro Hamilton, Ph. 07 838 2079 NZCTU representatives: (Waikato/BOP), Kim Phillips & UniMed NZCTU Runanga Rep: John Nuku Chic Old (Northern), Hix Pearson Are your family members covered? NZCTU Women’s Rep: Laura Boynton & Peter Wynyard (Southern), Nat Affi liates Council Rep: Chris Flatt You can easily add to your existing policy. Act Mark Michael (Pacifi c IslandRep), and NOW, to take away the fi nancial burden should Welfare Committee: Mark Apiata-Wade (Co-ordinator) illness occur. Favourable joining concessions and premium rates apply. Telephone now for www.nzdwu.org.nz Convenor–Dianne Dwight National Returning Offi cer: details, FREEPHONE 0800 600 666 (Waikato/BOP), Frank Lancaster Dave Edwards Dental Services (Northern), Bernice Mills (Central), Tip Top Delegates in pre negotiation session, DWU organiser Richard Everson front (Waikato only) Hamilton center, see article on page 6 for agreement reached. 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NZ Dairy Workers Union DairyWorker is the offi cial newspaper of the NZ Dairy Workers Union Te Runanga Wai U. It is distributed quarterly DWU through our delegate system to fi nancial members of the union. Contents may not necessarily be offi cial Union policy. Te Runanga Wai U The Editor, DairyWorker, c/o NZDWU, PO Box 9046, Hamilton. August 2014 Contributions are welcome from Union members. Please send to: Volume22#3 Authorised byy, Chris Flatt, 34 Harwood Street, , Hamilton. This publication for the information of members of the NZ Dairy Workers Union Te Runanga Wai U ONLY 24 DairyWorker–August 2014