INSIDE: – F O N T E R R a CC P Settlement –Domestic Violence a Workplace Issue –DWU Congress & AGM Reports

Quarterly publication of the NZ Dairy Workers Union Te Runanga Wai U DairyWorkerNZ Dairy W orkers Union

DTe WRunanga WUai U August–2015

INSIDE: – F o n t e r r a CC P Settlement –Domestic violence a workplace issue –DWU Congress & AGM reports

Lucy Apiata-Wade DWU member Fonterra Canpac Hamilton Editorial Chris Flatt—National Secretary

AGMs, DWU Annual Congress & upcoming CEA negotiations

elcome to the August 2015 edition of your State of the DWU & the NZ DWU Dairy Worker magazine. This edition Dairy Industry focuses on the recently held DWU Annual Unlike most NZ unions, the DWU’s membership con- WGeneral Meetings (AGMs), the 2015 DWU National tinues to grow to nearly 8,000 members. Our strength Congress and the upcoming negotiations for several of is based on the fact we are an industry union with the DWU’s Collective Employment Agreements (CEAs). members in nearly all dairy employers including Alto, Dairyworks, Dairy Goat, Danone Nutricia, Envictus Annual General Meetings (AGMs) Dairies Ltd, Fonterra, Goodman Fielder, Lion Foods, Over the last two months, I have again had the pleas- Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC), Milk Test ure of personally attending 55 of the 62 AGMs that the NZ, NZ New Milk, Oceania Dairy/Yili, Synlait, Tatua, DWU holds across the country. We still have a couple of Timpack, and Westland Milk Products. This gives us final AGMs to hold, but thanks to all the DWU members another great strength; a membership density across the who have so far attended this year’s meetings. I hope dairy industry of over 90% of dairy processing workers. you enjoyed them and gained some useful information We must and will maintain our wide industry coverage about your Union. if we are to maintain our members’ wages and condi- Thanks must also go to Brett Brown, National tions, particularly as new players enter the NZ dairy President and Shane Stieller, National Vice-President industry. That is why over the last 12 months, the DWU for attending the AGMs. I know that both Brett and has worked hard to maintain and grow existing union- Shane enjoy the opportunity to meet members across ised worksites, as well as organise and negotiate CEAs at the country. a number of new dairy industry companies. It is impor- We again had excellent turnouts at the AGMs, with tant to remind ourselves of these successes. over 2,000 DWU members hearing the latest industrial, But there is no doubt that these are challenging times financial and operational news and having the oppor- for the NZ dairy industry. As most of you will be aware, tunity to ask questions about the DWU’s activities over farmgate milk prices have been dropping significantly the last 12 months. Whilst we always try to hold AGMs over the last year due to a number of reasons, ranging at the most convenient times for members (including from a fall in Chinese demand for foreign dairy products, holding several meetings on various big sites), I know an increase in dairy products being made and exported that members are not always able to attend these meet- by the USA and Europe, as well as the ongoing ban that ings for various reasons. Russia has placed on foreign dairy products, which has For those members who couldn’t get to this year’s resulted in thousands of tonnes of dairy products having AGMs, I thought it would to find their way onto other non-Russian markets. All of be useful to give a quick this has resulted in the demand for and price of NZ dairy summary of what was dis- products dropping significantly over the last 12 months. Quarterly publication of the NZ Dairy Workers Union Te Runanga Wai U DairyWorkerNZ Dairy W orkers Union cussed at these meetings In light of these domestic and international events, the

DTe WRunanga WUai U August–2015 and highlight some of the DWU’s strategic goal of maintaining and enhancing our

INSIDE: recent achievements and standing as a relevant trade union is more important – F o n t e r r a CC P Settlement upcoming challenges for than ever. –Domestic violence a workplace issue the DWU and its members. –DWU Congress & AGM reports These are discussed below. DWU National Congress 2015 The AGMs also discussed and voted on the eight DWU on the Cover… Rule changes and five DWU Policy changes that came Lucy Apiata-Wade is a Machine out of the recent DWU National Congress 2015 held in Lucy Apiata-Wade DWU member Operator on the canline in the metal Fonterra Canpac Rotorua. The National Congress is the top decision-mak- Hamilton packaging department at the Fonterra ing body of the DWU and this year the focus for Congress Canpac Site in Hamilton. Lucy has worked there for 16 years and enjoys delegates was reviewing the progress of the DWU’s her job and work mates. Strategic Plan 2014-2018. The purpose of the plan is to

2 DairyWorker–August 2015 Chris Flatt—National Secretary Editorial

“maintain and enhance our standing as a relevant trade months has been achieving positive wage outcomes union” and the Strategic Plan contains four strategic whilst not trading off existing terms and conditions; goals to achieve this objective over this four year period: terms and conditions that have been achieved over 1. Organisational Viability: We are retaining and many years of struggle by DWU members. As most of growing our membership, organising structures and you will know, it is our hard-fought CEA terms and financial reserves; conditions that provide our members with a say in 2. Communications/Training: We provide relevant their workplace and we must do everything we can to and timely communications and training to members prevent these from being clawed-back by employers. and delegates about our strategy, operations and values/ This will be particularly relevant in the upcoming purpose; negotiations for the Fonterra NZMP, Fonterra Brands 3. Growth/Future: We are at the forefront of develop- and Westland Milk Products CEAs. ments in the dairy industry and the union movement; These will be tough negotiations taking place dur- 4. Partnerships: We initiate, develop and maintain ing a tough time for the NZ dairy industry. Whilst partnerships that are beneficial to our Values/Purpose. the DWU always aims to achieve an increase in wages and allowances, we also need to protect the terms and DWU’s Financial Position conditions that have been achieved over many years by I was again pleased to be able to report to AGMs that generations of Dairy Workers. the DWU continues to be in a strong financial position It is also important to note that these upcoming with a net surplus from trading for the financial year of CEA negotiations will take place in the context of the $329,120. When income received from our investments new employment laws that were introduced by the of around $5.3million was added to this, we achieved a National Government only 40 days after winning the net surplus after tax for the year ended 31 March 2015 2014 General Election. of $584,167. These new employment laws are designed to make it easier for employers to cut pay and conditions, Recognising and thanking our long-serving particularly for those workers who currently benefit DWU members from the protection of a CEA (such as DWU members). As started at the 2013 AGMs, we again had the pleas- These changes could have a fundamental impact upon ure of formally recognising those DWU members with our members’ wages and conditions. 25+ years’ service with the Union. This year I also had In particular, the changes to the duty to conclude the pleasure of awarding our first 50+ years’ service bargaining requirements will make it easier for certificate to Lloyd Baker who works at the Fonterra employers to end CEA bargaining and push Individual Takaka site. Lloyd was offered a job at the then Golden Employment Agreements (IEAs) on workers. Bay Dairy factory in Takaka by the manger while riding Not only this, the proposed laws would then allow past the site on his bike in December 1962. Thanks employers a 60-day ‘free-hit period’ to push IEAs onto again for your outstanding contribution and solidarity workers and during this period, workers would be to the DWU over the last 50 years Lloyd (you can read unable to initiate bargaining for a new CEA or take more about Lloyd further on page 22 of this edition of legal strike action. the Dairy Worker magazine). As reported in the last edition of the Dairy Worker These long-service members were presented with a magazine, the DWU’s aims at these upcoming nego- framed certificate, DWU beanie and a DWU pen. Long- tiations will be simple: First, we must protect what we serving members who couldn’t make it to their AGM have; second, we will work hard to improve our terms will be presented with their gifts by their Site Delegate and conditions for the greatest number of members; at an appropriate time. Thanks again on behalf of all and finally, we will aim to conclude a negotiation in a dairy workers to these long-serving members for their good ongoing position and avoid a situation where the loyalty and commitment to our Union. new anti-worker employment laws are used against us. As the saying goes: united we stand, divided we fall. Upcoming CEA Negotiations With the support of our excellent delegate structures Over the last 12 months, the DWU has worked hard to and members like you, we will overcome any chal- maintain and improve members’ terms and conditions lenges that come before us. contained in our existing CEAs, as well as protect new Chris Flatt dairy workers by organising and negotiating new CEAs National Secretary at several new dairy industry companies. A fundamental principle for the DWU over the last 12 3 DairyWorker–August 2015 Editorial From the President Brett Brown—National President “Feedback from the AGM’s Fonterra Consumer Cheese Processing has been very positive” (CCP) Negotiations t the time of writing Chris and I have attended We all know the dairy industry is more than 50 AGM’s across the country. The a cyclical beast and right now it feedback has been very positive. Improving the appears to have hit a low point in Acommunication from the Union to the members both that cycle. Hopefully it does not get any lower. No doubt with the AGM’s and the information for the notice- farmers are experiencing tough times right now. boards has been well received. I hope there is an upward swing in returns very soon Being aware of and understanding what the Union is so we can all feel much more positive about the future for doing builds solidarity and unionism. I appreciate your dairy and our jobs. participation and contribution so keep it up. As a Union we will continue to focus on our strategic That said the turnout at some meetings has been goal which is still to maintain and enhance our standing quite low. as a relevant trade union. We need to hold on to what we This is largely due to timing with a number of sites have and improve where we can. not having many members at work on the day of the On a final note I want to remind you all the DWU meeting. There have been some constraints with when website is up and running and looking good. If you the meetings could be held this year being that the haven’t had a look or it’s been a while since you visited AGM’s have to be held after National Congress, which the site, take a few minutes to have a browse at www. is in June, and a desire to complete the meetings prior nzdwu.org.nz. to the negotiations for the largest agreement (Fonterra Kia Kaha NZMP) taking place towards the end of August. Much Brett Brown consideration has been given to how we could improve National President attendance; we will work towards achieving higher turn out next year.

Synlait–DWU Collective Employment Agreement ratified

he Synlait months, with the agreement has goal of increasing been settled for membership over the aT six month term till term of the agree- the end of October ment. The DWU 2015. thanks its members The main points at Synlait for their of the deal were efforts and strong establishing a work- commitment. ing group to agree on a Union access protocol, agreement upon the provision of a separate existing members. The Terms of Union noticeboard for the new Settlement also capture the com- lunch room, renewed written pany’s intention to improve jury Jared Phillips commitment to ensuring delegate service provisions. Upper South Island availability for Congress, and a The DWU’s focus is to keep Organiser 0.8% increase on wage rates for presence high over the next six

4 DairyWorker–August 2015 Industrial Scene Fonterra Consumer Cheese Processing (CCP) Negotiations

e had set down two days to workers rostered on to work on stat CPI + 0.5% for the next 12 months. start with for the Fonterra days. There is also a mechanism CPI is based on the December CCP negotiations but the within the CEA for affected work- quarter. Wfirst day didn’t start that well. ers to vote on whether they want to We have also achieved the Fonterra’s share price dropped, work the stat day or not, workers following: the payout dropped and the powder choice, we think that’s fair. –Full time walking delegate at price dropped at auction the same The companies wanted to remove Fonterra Collingwood St into the day, and with CPI at 0.1% that set this clause in its entirety so that CEA; the scene for what we all knew was they could dictate to workers when –Shift handovers now paid at O/T not going to be an easy negotiation. they wanted them to work stat days rates; The negotiating team knew that and of course this would be a huge –Sick leave now being able to draw this year was not going to be the savings to the companies with not hourly and not in 4 hour blocks; year to make huge gains but one in having to pay treble time. –A new level for stores workers which to maintain the CEA in its Yes a savings to the company, but (work in progress with descriptor) entirety with any improvements we a potential loss to workers’ earnings with new rate. could achieve. of around 8% of annual earnings. So all in all the CEA has been The trade off being a pay increase of maintained and improved and the Sick Leave CPI + 0.7%, but remembering CPI offer has been ratified by all three Fonterra NZMP and Fonterra was 0.1%. So a huge give from the CCP sites by 95% of members. Brands of course came with their companies, take away 8% of poten- It was a tough negotiation and a wish list of which a couple were tial earnings and give an increase of huge thanks to the team who were more than unpalatable. less than 1%. David Lamb (Site Delegate Te Roto Firstly they wished to remove the We said thank you but no. Dr), Darren Anderson (Dep Te Roto ability for workers to accumulate Because not all workers are rostered Dr), Eileen Maxwell (Site Delegate sick leave up to 400 hours and when workers covered by the CEA it was Collingwood St), Pep Spooner (Dep a worker leaves there would be no a cost savings and another attempt Collingwood St), Shane Stieller payout of unused sick leave. They to split a staunch group of workers (Site Delegate Bridge St), Shelly wanted workers to only be able who understand collective responsi- Scown (Dep Bridge St) and the to accumulate up to 20 days with bility and that look after each other. steadying influence and history les- no payout of unused sick leave on So with the two nasties out of the sons from Angus McConnell, DWU leaving. way we did make some headway and Assistant Secretary. We knew that would have bought improvements. CCP into line with the NZMP CEA but there was a buyout years ago of The Settlement sick leave for all workers there. But The deal is a 21 month term, with the companies didn’t want to payout a 0% percent increase for nine all sick leave then start again, which months until February 2016 and Gavin Warne has been the practice in the past. then workers receive Central Organiser They just wanted workers to forfeit their entitlements and start again. After some discussion their claim was withdrawn. All in all the CEA has been Rosters Their second claim was related to maintained and improved. the current CEA obligation for the company to provide work for 5 “ DairyWorker–August 2015 ” Industrial Scene Why Domestic Violence is a workplace issue

What’s the Issue? one at work. What can we do to help as a union? Domestic violence is a serious and • Only 10% of those who disclosed Employment is a key pathway out widespread problem throughout the it to supervisors, found them of domestic violence. Stable and safe world, and New Zealand consistently helpful. employment is absolutely crucial to ranks significantly behind all other Domestic violence continues to reducing the effects of domestic vio- OECD countries in UN reports. negatively affect victims while they lence, and eventually helping these An average of 29 murders and are at work; leading to decreases workers out of these situations so 95,000 incidents of assault are being in personal wellbeing, productivity that they investigated in our communities and performance levels, which often can begin every year (NZ Police also estimate result in disciplinaries or termina- to re-build that only 18% of incidents are tion of the workers employment. their lives. reported). The Women’s Refuge The alone helped over 20,000 women Why should Employers care? aforemen- and children in 2013, and receive According to another report, New tioned study a crisis call every 6 minutes (on Zealand employers are looking at an conducted average). estimated cost of at least $368 million by the ACTU These facts and figures are well (as a direct result of domestic vio- resulted in publicised and well known; what is lence) for the June year 2014. a number not quite as well recognised, is that Without any additional intervention, of recom- domestic violence is a serious work- this number will rise to at least $3.7 menda- place issue that affects victims, their billion when combined over the next tions being colleagues and employers alike. ten years. made to all Included in these cost estimates are Australian How does this relate to us as things like recruitment and re-train- trade unions, including that work- a workers union? ing (for replacement workers when place bargaining strategies include A recent survey conducted by the victims have been terminated by their provisions designed to protect and Australian Council of Trade Unions employers), retention and health and support workers who are experienc- (ACTU) found that: safety. ing domestic violence in line with • 30% of workers had person- Not included in these figures are the following principles: ally experienced domestic/family the losses incurred by the company • Dedicated additional paid leave violence when the victim resigns as a result of for workers experiencing family or • Nearly half of them reported that the violence affecting their ability to domestic violence, with an aim to this had prevented them from get- cope and continue their commitment achieving 10 days paid leave; ting to work to their job. • Confidentiality of worker details • Common reasons were: Physical Studies have shown that the must be assured and respected; injury or restraint; Hiding keys; introduction of workplace protec- • Workplace safety planning Failure to care for children tions for people affected by domestic strategies to ensure protection of • 19% of the victims said that the violence both saves employer costs workers should be developed and abuse continued at the work place (recruitment, retention, re-training, clearly understood by the parties • Common scenarios were: The per- health & safety) and increases concerned; petrator coming to the workplace; productivity and overall wellbeing • The agreement should provide for Phone calls and emails; Perpetrator for workers. referral of workers to appropriate contacting work colleagues For every woman whose experi- domestic violence support services; • The 3 major impacts for them at ence of violence is prevented as a • Provision of appropriate training work were: Needing to take leave; result of the workplace protections and paid time off work for agreed Being distracted, tired or unwell; in a particular year, an average of roles for nominated contact persons Being late for work. $3,371 in production-related costs (including union delegates or health • 45% of workers who had expe- can be avoided (this number is also and safety representatives if neces- rienced the domestic violence had a conservative estimate). sary); discussed the problem with some- • Workers entitled to family and

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Domestic Violence leave should also be able to access flexible work arrangements where appropriate; • Workers must be protected against adverse action or discrimi- nation on the basis of their disclo- sure of, experience of, or perceived experience of, family and Domestic Violence.

Conclusion As a trade union, we have a role to DWU negotiating team at Danone play in assisting our workers who are experiencing domestic violence Danone–DWU CEA to maintain paid employment, support them through the process of escaping domestic violence and Negotiated and Ratified promote safe and secure workplaces. anone is a multi-national food products corporation based in Paris, We pride ourselves on offering our France. It has four business lines; Dairy, Water, Early Life Nutrition members Welfare Grants, Education and Medical Nutrition. They are ranked No. 2 in the world for turno- verD (US dollars) as a Dairy Company. Grants and other ‘socially’ oriented benefits, it’s time for us to address this issue that 1 in 3 of our female 1 $28.3b Nestle members will experience in their 2 $20.2b Danone lifetimes. 3 $19.4b Lactalis

4 $15.3b Fonterra

5 $14.9b Friesland Campina

In New Zealand, Danone has bought the former Sutton Group Company; a

Linda Radosinska powder packing plant at Airport Oaks in Auckland. And the former Gardians milk powder spray drying plant in Balclutha, Dunedin. They also operate Support Services Administrator their nutritional can manufacturing plant also at Airport Oaks, Auckland. References: These three sites now have a Collective Employment Agreement recently –Family Violence is a Workplace Issue (2014), PSA negotiated between the DWU and Danone. The settlement was ratified by Presentation 97% of members. Main points of the settlement were; –NZ Worst for Domestic Violence – UN Report (2011), –Stuff Website. Retrieved: 7/5/2015 http://www.stuff. –2 year deal co.nz/national/5332717/ –1st year 2.5% wage increase backdated to 1/1/15 –Productivity Gains from Workplace Protection of –2nd year 2.0% wage increase from 1/4/16 Victims of Domestic Violence (2014), PSA Project –Introduction of an overtime rate of 1.15x (15% loading) http://www.psa.org.nz/assets/Reports/Workplace+ Productivity+Improvements+for+DV+21+May+2014. We were very pleased to get a multi site/multi employer collective agree- pdf ment with Danone–the terms and conditions are still quite a way behind our –The Cost of Domestic Violence (2015), Radio traditional agreements, but this is a very good start. New Zealand. Retrieved: 5/5/2015 http://www. radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/insight/ audio/20168064/insight-for-22-february- –2015-the-cost-of-domestic-violence Women’s Refuge Website. Retrieved: 5/5/15 https://womensrefuge.org.nz/WR/Domestic-violence/Statistics.htm –Work, Life and Family Policy (2012), ACTU Congress http://www.actu.org.au/media/599631/work-life- Mark Apiata-Wade family-policy-final.pdf National Organiser/Advocate

7 DairyWorker–August 2015 Congress 2015 DWU National Congress

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he Union’s Annual Congress was again held in Welfare Committee, Women’s Committee, Rotorua in June of this year. This is the Union’s Runanga/Fono, UniMed, Dairy Industry highest ruling body made up of Site Delegates Superannuation Scheme and Primary Industry who meet for a week to discuss, debate and vote Training Organisation. onT behalf of their sites members on how the Union is run. Our financial statements and budget along with All of the Union’s various committees and representa- rules and policy changes were adopted, which have tives present their annual reports for the previous 12 subsequently gone to Site AGMs for discussion. months work and any proposals for the coming year. We also had in depth presentations from senior Reports from the National Secretary Chris Flatt and Danone Nutricia Management, Economists, Dairy National President Brett Brown were received along Industry Researchers and Labour Party MPs–a very with Representatives/Convenors/Directors for the educational and informative Congress.

9 DairyWorker–August 2015 Congress Congress Reports Dairy Industry Superannuation Scheme Report 2015 PrITO Report

he last year continued the overall very good run of recent investment results for the Scheme as can be seen 2015 from the summary of declared returns in the table below. What are classed as “growth” type assets (such as shares and property, which are expected to have higher returns over time) again led the way, although among incomeT assets the overall return from longer-term fixed interest assets also remain stronger than many commenta- tors (including myself) had expected.

Declared Interest Rates 2015 2014 2013 Last 5 Yrs (%)pa (Returns are after tax and scheme expenses including insurance premiums) GROWTH 12% 11.6% 12.2% 8.4% BALANCED/GROWTH 11/1% 10.2% 11.3% 7.8% BALANCED 10.3% 8.8% 10.4% 7.30% CONSERVATIVE/BALANCED 8.6% 6.5% 8.6% 6.3% CONSERVATIVE 6.9% 4.3% 6.7% 5.2% CASH/CONSERVATIVE 4.6% 3.0% 4.3% 3.6%

In each of the last three or more annual in central bank support for markets, Markets Conduct Act (FMC Act), the reports for the Scheme I have written particularly in the USA where their law that governs how schemes such about how good each of those years had economy has moved into a firmer path. as ours will be run in the future. This been, notwithstanding all the finan- So, it wouldn’t be surprising to see an will involve, amongst other things, a cial and political worries affecting the upcoming year that provides much review of our Trust Deed and a com- world. I also forewarned each year that more muted investment returns. plete rewriting of all our key Scheme perhaps things couldn’t carry on that Regarding Scheme operations over information material. We will keep you way into the New Year and I guess I may the last year, we continue to see: informed of the main changes as we go be starting to sound like a work record Sound growth in overall membership through the process. by saying the same thing again this numbers – 7,135 members at 31 March We have had a look at whether we time around. 2015 (March 2014 6852 members) should make any other changes to the The central underlying theme of the Good growth in total member assets Scheme at the same time as making all last 5 years that continued into the - total assets amounted to $607 million the FMC Act changes, and have decided latest year was the ongoing and pro- at 31 March 2015 (31 March 2014 $538 that we will add a Significant Financial longed stimulus and support given to million) Hardship Benefit to the Scheme from economies and investment markets by Pleasing levels of member and next year when we “go live” with the central banks across the globe. This was employer contributions – Contributions FMC. Our Hardship Benefit will be over the latest 12 months by the slump totalled a combined $59 million in modelled on the way the Kiwisaver in oil prices taking some pressure off 2014/15 (2013/14 $53 million). Act and Kiwisaver schemes define and inflation (there wasn’t a lot anyway!) I believe this provides an excellent apply this benefit. We will provide more and putting a little more cash into the base for the Scheme to continue to information in due course but I should pockets of consumers. These positive provide members with all the elements point out that the underlying premise influences overshadowed, in the end, necessary for a effective and efficient for a hardship benefit is that it is a “last the myriad of ‘bad news’ items such retirement savings vehicle. The level of resort” option with tightly defined as European problems with Greece, insurance benefits paid over the year parameters as to what is and what the conflict in Ukraine and its result- was somewhat higher than normal, isn’t regarded as Significant Financial ing strains on international relations, reinforcing the value of this benefit to Hardship. and doubts about the robustness of many members when things get a bit Tim McGuinness economic growth in China and other tough. Chairman emerging economies. Scheme running costs will be a bit Mark Apiata-Wade Looking ahead most of the various higher in the short terms as we transi- DISS-DWU Director potential global challenges are still tion from the Scheme into the regula- with us along with a likely reduction tory requirements of the new Financial

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rather than just being the old PrITO support the concept of having a dedi- Dairy Industry Superannuation Scheme Report 2015 PrITO Report that absorbed the NZITO components. cated ‘worker/trainee’ representative Again as reported to last year’s on the Board of Directors. 2015 National Congress, my focus through- ver the last 12 months, I have out this period has been to ensure that the views of workers and trainees have continued to be the ‘worker/ been heard around the PrITO Board trainee’ representative on the table. BoardO of Directors of the Primary This is an important, if somewhat ITO (PrITO). Throughout this period, challenging task at times, with all Chris Flatt the constant message I have heard other directors coming from industry Worker/Trainee Representative around the PrITO Board is the con- employers or representative bodies. on PrITO Board cern about a lack of new people enter- Overall the PrITO Board continues to ing the primary industry sector and the challenges this will raise over the next few years for the entire primary industry. UniMed Report 2015 overnance structure the past Society Limited Merger of the NZITO and PrITO year has seen Dave Eastlake (UniMed) as having an As reported at last year’s National and Dennis Emery retire and A- (Excellent) rating. Congress, since February 2014 the old AngusG McConnell (DWU) join the UniMed maintains its aim to NZITO (the ITO that was responsible board, the AGM elected Jane Huria payback to members. Over the five for setting the standards at Levels 1 to 8 on the New Zealand Qualifications as the new deputy chair and of years ending June 2013 UniMed paid Framework (NZQF) for the dairy course Brian Wooller continues as out 88c of claims for every dollar manufacturing industry, the meat the Chairperson. The board is also received, this is still the policy to processing industry (excluding poul- well served by 2 other directors, one maintain affordability of premiums try), and seafood industry), merged of whom is well known to us, Tim and value for members with the Primary ITO (PrITO) (an McGuinness who is also the Chair of UniMed is maintaining member- amalgamation of the old Agriculture the Board of DISS. ship in a harsh environment where ITO and Horticulture ITO). A condition of being a licensed discretionary spending is declining. PrITO is one of New Zealand’s larg- insurer is that UniMed is subject to UniMed have won the Canstar est industry training organisations the solvency margin requirements award again, this award is based on and offers nationally recognised New Zealand Qualifications Authority of the Solvency Standard for non- customer satisfaction with most (NZQA) qualifications in 27 industry life insurance businesses as issued claims turned around in a 2-3 day sectors. It assists over 18,000 people by the RBNZ. This standard requires time span. It’s a high commenda- every year gain skills and qualifica- UniMed to retain a solvency margin tion of UniMed staff and their atten- tions in the agriculture, horticulture, of greater than zero, meaning that tion to our members needs. water, equine, sports turf and food the actual solvency capital position UniMed is progressing on a processing sectors. exceeds the minimum required UniMed building to house the head The merger was a result of the 2010 under the standard. office. As everyone knows UniMed governmental review of ITOs and UniMed complies with all exter- faced the challenge of finding the desire by Minister Steven Joyce, nally imposed capital requirements. accommodation outside the CBD to reduce the number of ITOs from approximately 21 to around six. There As at 30 June 2014 the solvency after the earthquake; the building are currently 13 ITOs in existence margin was $64,897,916 (2013 is nearing completion and UniMed $57,679,298) and solvency ratio will also have space for rent in the Development of the new entity 544% (2013 525%). Christchurch CBD. Over the last 12 months, much of The solvency ratio is the actual the Boards focus has been on embed- solvency capital divided by mini- ding a new independent Chair (John mum solvency capital required. Parker) as well as a new CEO (Mark AM Best is a global credit rating Jefferies). Both have bought a wealth agency (based in Hong Kong) with of industry and vocational training knowledge to the PrITO. The new a focus on the insurance industry. Glenn Barnes/Angus McConnell merged ITO is beginning to gain Each year since July 2011, it has DWU Reps on UniMed Board benefits as a completely new entity, assessed Union Medical Benefits 11 DairyWorker–August 2015 People DWU 25 Year Service Recognised

At our round of site AGMs, presentations of recognition and appreciation of members with 25 year+ membership of the Dairy Workers Union were again made, with those members being presented with a framed certificate, branded boxed pen and a beanie.

2015 25+ Year Presentations Northern

Name Employer Worksite Richard Kapa Fonterra Operations Kauri Charles Anson Fonterra Operations Kauri Wayne Walker Fonterra Operations Kauri Gavin Stanaway Fonterra Operations Maungaturoto Les Watene Fonterra Operations Maungaturoto Anelusi Mila Fonterra Brands Paerata Mohammed Iqbal Alto Packaging Takanini Mohammed Farook Alto Packaging Takanini Peter McPherson Alto Packaging Takanini Frances Webster Fonterra Brands Takanini Lance Flynn Fonterra Brands Takanini Ming Fong Fonterra Brands Takanini

Waikato/BOP

Mark Jenkins Fonterra Operations Crawford St Stores John Kinloch Fonterra Operations Edgecumbe Alan Thomas Goodman Fielder Frankton Brian Murphy Timpack Industries Ltd Hamilton George Maihi Timpack Industries Ltd Hamilton Valerie Moengaroa Fonterra Operations Reporoa Michael Thompson Fonterra Operations Reporoa Brett Brown Fonterra Operations Waitoa Brent Shaw Fonterra Operations Waitoa Robin Brewster Fonterra Operations Waitoa

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Awards Central

Brenda Loveridge Fonterra CCP Bridge Street

At our round of site AGMs, presentations of recognition and appreciation of members with Barry Hodge Fonterra CCP Bridge Street 25 year+ membership of the Dairy Workers Union were again made, with those members Keven Saywell Fonterra CCP Bridge Street being presented with a framed certificate, branded boxed pen and a beanie. Jason Wright Fonterra Operations Fonterra Longburn 2015 25+ Year Presentations Kurt Jonas Fonterra Operations New Plymouth Ports Northern Gerald Smith Fonterra Operations Pahiatua Stephen Robinson Fonterra Operations Whareroa Name Employer Worksite Erin Graham Fonterra Operations Whareroa Richard Kapa Fonterra Operations Kauri Jason Davey Fonterra Operations Whareroa Charles Anson Fonterra Operations Kauri Maurice Davis Fonterra Operations Whareroa Wayne Walker Fonterra Operations Kauri Jimmy Slade Fonterra Operations Whareroa Gavin Stanaway Fonterra Operations Maungaturoto David Sowerby Fonterra Operations Whareroa Les Watene Fonterra Operations Maungaturoto James Burrell Fonterra Operations Whareroa

Anelusi Mila Fonterra Brands Paerata Mohammed Iqbal Alto Packaging Takanini Southern Mohammed Farook Alto Packaging Takanini Gregory Bain Goodman Fielder Blenheim Road Peter McPherson Alto Packaging Takanini Kim Rowlands Goodman Fielder Blenheim Road Frances Webster Fonterra Brands Takanini David Hole Fonterra Operations Clandeboye Lance Flynn Fonterra Brands Takanini Peter Sutton Fonterra Operations Clandeboye Ming Fong Fonterra Brands Takanini Kevin Hickey Fonterra Operations Clandeboye

Waikato/BOP Ivan Hooson Fonterra Operations Darfield Allan Leach Fonterra Operations Darfield Mark Jenkins Fonterra Operations Crawford St Stores Stewart MacBeth Fonterra Operations Edendale John Kinloch Fonterra Operations Edgecumbe Thomas Wallace Westland Milk Products Hokitika Alan Thomas Goodman Fielder Frankton Kerian McConnachie Fonterra Operations Kaikoura Brian Murphy Timpack Industries Ltd Hamilton Bruce Packard Fonterra Operations Takaka George Maihi Timpack Industries Ltd Hamilton Valerie Moengaroa Fonterra Operations Reporoa

Michael Thompson Fonterra Operations Reporoa 50 year presentation (see photo page 22) Brett Brown Fonterra Operations Waitoa Southern Brent Shaw Fonterra Operations Waitoa Robin Brewster Fonterra Operations Waitoa Lloyd Baker Fonterra Operations Takaka

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reetings to all our DWU political arena when dealing with and officials, and the admin team officials, delegates and new the cultural impact on the New of Sally, Carne and Linda behind members, our aroha to the Zealand workforce. Our involve- the scenes keeps this Union going manyG who have lost family mem- ment with the forestry sector strong. bers and friends over the years that and the positive outcomes in the We should be proud of our Union worked in the dairy industry and courts, Helen Kelly has had a major and the positive gains made in made a contribution to this union, influence in these proceedings and the past into the present setting a workers who have passed on or her input has made life a bit more strong foundation to build onto for retired should never be forgotten. bearable for those forestry workers the next generation of dairy work- The DWU Te Runanga Wai U/ families. ers that will become the next future Fono contribution is an on-going The CTU Runanga meetings executive members to maintain and commitment with our union and a involve strategic planning for all enhance our standing as a relevant long lasting relationship with the campaigns keeping one step ahead trade union. NZCTU. of the Government. The National I am a member of this Union We continue to do the best government since being in power because of the way they look after we can to support and help the has gone to great lengths to smash you, me and our families and will workforce, local community and the unions. continue to be a part of this Union the wider union movement of New Andrew Little has been elected to until the day I retire. “Why” because Zealand. run the Labour Party and we might this Union is my family. The relationships built with have a chance this time round the different Iwi groups started getting him in as the next Prime with the Affco Talleys dispute in Minister. We must stand in solidar- 2012 and the Iwi leaders hui in ity and unity if we are to do this. Tauranga led to this on-going As the Runanga/Fono Convenor relationship with Iwi. and representative on the National Na John Nuku The strong links that our DWU Executive of the DWU, the job of DWU Runanga/Fono Convenor Runanga/Fono members have with governance and taking care of the different iwi is important to the business is made possible due this Union. It gives us the oppor- to the dedication and care of the tunities to voice an opinion in the other elected delegates, organisers

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elfare payments from DWU Welfare 1 April 2014 to 31 March Committee; 2015: Peter Newman, WHardship Applications Declined = 7 Bernice Mills Hardship Applications Withdrawn=1 Chris Flatt Total Education Applications (DWU National Received = 141 Secretary), Education Applications Declined= 4 Dianne Dwight Education Applications Withdrawn= 3 and Frank Lancaster Education Applications (with no documentation received)= 4 The funds spent during the 2014 2015 @ Total year are as per the table opposite. I would like to thank Death of Dependent 2 3 $2,000 6,000.00 Frank Lancaster, Peter Newman and Bernice Death of Member 10 14 $2,750 38,500.00 Mills for their valuable input and work, also Chris Flatt, Death of Spouse 19 5 $2,000 10,000.00 Sally Wilson and Carne Williams for their help and Education Grants 43 130 - 42,575.00 support. Hardship Grants 68 77 - 42,534.57

Miscellaneous 6,604.43

Dianne Dwight Expenditure 1 April 2014 to 31 March 2015 146,214.00 DWU Welfare Committee Co-ordinator Annual Budget (1 April 2014 - 31 March 2015) 155,000.00

DWU Members Who Passed Away During The Year

Fiona Kelsen (01/04/2014–31/03/2015) David King Fonterra–Collingwood St., Fonterra–Takaka Eltham Ronald Hirst Larnce Mathieson Fonterra–Waitoa Fonterra–Edendale Nicholas Stubbs Garry McNamara Goodman Fielder–Puhoi Fonterra–Waitoa Stewart Atutahi Heta Walker Goodman Fielder–Puhoi FBNZ–Takanini Carolyn McFaull Dennis Hohaia Fonterra–Bridge St., Fonterra–Whareroa Eltham Jodi Wall John Fitzgibbon Fonterra–Clandeboye Fonterra–Darfield Lyndon Shepherd Michelle Gregory Fonterra–Edendale Fonterra - Kauri

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Laura Boynton, Francie Cook, LaVina Ireland, Nici Benington and Linda Radosinska “Inspiring Union Women”

his year the DWU sent four of 1. Build power – unionise and his year’s conference and the T our Women’s Committee mem- recruit new members T theme of inspiring women work- bers (Laura Boynton, Francie Cook, 2. Recruit new activists ers went really well in tandem. We LaVina Ireland and Nici Benington) 3. Boost morale of existing had some wonderful guest speakers, and myself to the CTU Biennial activists and some very good facilitators for Women’s Conference. 4. Persuade the decision makers the workshops and to cater for 170 It took place in Wellington on the Places where we can do activities: women this conference was a huge 10th and 11th of July and over 170 1. In the workplace success. The addition of the awards union women from all over New 2. In the local community on the Friday night tied everything Zealand joined together to partici- 3. With our politicians together nicely and it was a nice pate in seminars, panels, discus- 4. In the media way to celebrate the many who have sions and workshops on ‘Inspiring contributed to working women in Union Women’. I attended Wil Criteria for the plan: New Zealand. Stracke’s workshop on Equal Pay Have the mentality that money is Laura Boynton, DWU Women’s and Annie Newman’s workshop on no object to avoid limiting your Committee Convenor, Fonterra the Living Wage. ideas Te Rapa Site Delegate 1. Who is it aimed at? Equal Pay 2. What is the objective? Wil Stracke led a workshop on 3. Where are we doing to do it? Equal Pay campaigning, specifically 4. How will we make it happen? n July 10th and 11th I attended the framework that the Australian Linda Radosinska, DWU O the CTU Women’s Conference – Victorian Trades Hall followed that Women’s Committee “Inspiring Union Women”. enabled to them achieve their great Co-ordinator During those two days I met up successes in the aged care industry. with some very inspiring women The campaigning framework is as one of them was Helen Kelly. follows: Helen is amazing in all her work Any campaign events that are on that she is doing while fighting the the table need to be aimed at one of biggest battle of her own. It was the key decision makers and cam- a pleasure to have met and chat- paigners need to consider what they ted with her, even her Mother was are trying to achieve and who they awarded a special award for being a need to persuade. Any events need Inspiring Women. to be designed to do one or more of I attended two workshops as the following: well, one being “Domestic Violence

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as a Workplace Issue”. Domestic Violence isn’t just a home issue involving Family members, it could be from anyone even flat- mates. Domestic Violence also can take place in the workplace with the main forms being Abusive phone calls , emails or texts and even being stalked at work. Domestic Violence can have a huge impact on the work lives of employees. LaVina Ireland, DWU Women’s Committee Northern Rep, Goodman Fielder Puhoi NZCTU President Helen Kelly and her mother Cath Kelly “Inspiring Union Women” nspiring Union Women, the there are young women and mums how different unions treat these I theme this year for the CTU at my workplace. Due to the time days. Biennial conference. restraints, we found that we all had Our most common gripe was the It definitely was that, very inspir- the same issues on being young and domestic leave and the sick leave ing and very moving. We had at work. We often are selected for when we are not sick, but our kids some great speakers talking about the lower paid jobs, not considered are. How do we fix this? We didn’t all aspects of working and in all for the more senior roles, as will get a chance to discuss really well industries. most likely have time off for chil- but the consensus was that we Wil Stracke, Industrial dren or to look after children. should bring it up in the negotia- Campaigns Officer from Aussie, It doesn’t seem like much but it tions stage. was amazing. We also had the has an impact on the young women Finally it was a really good way pleasure of Helen Kelly coming to who decide their career path. to interact with women from other speak…about never giving up. I Everyone at the workshop spoke of Unions and I think we should con- met Helen Kelly on my first union their struggles at their workplaces, sider ourselves well looked after in business and she has been an of the things that are hard for them, the DWU. inspiration to me ever since. I wish being female and the expectations Consider for a moment the work- her well in her next fight, her own on them whether it be from work ers that don’t have set hours each heath battles. colleagues or themselves. week and have to live on casual There was a presentation to The second workshop was much work. That’s no consistent pay, no women in the Union movement that the same except that we all spoke of holiday pay, split shifts and if you have given so much to the Union the other things that we ‘Mothers’ call in sick you may get passed over movement. I was in awe just being have to juggle just to be at work. for other shifts. in the same room as them. The Not only do we do our job at our If I could say one thing to our work these women have done was workplace but also we have to also Union workers, really support the incredible, and they are still doing manage sick children, getting the Equal Pay campaign and the Zero it, for example Kristine Bartlett and kids to and from school, school Hour campaigns. We all started the work that she has started with sports, etc. Quite often it is the somewhere in our working life, by the Equal Pay Campaign. mum who needs to stay at home supporting these campaigns you are We all attended workshops and when the kids are sick, then put up supporting your community and I went along to two–Being young, with the criticism from work col- your family. female and at work, and, Mothers at leagues as they’re away again. Nici Benington, DWU Women’s work. This then leaves you with no sick Committee Southern Rep, I felt I had an interest in these days when you are sick, so need to Goodman Fielder Blenheim Road because I was once young and I take annual days or days without am a mum at work, and I know pay. It was really interesting to see 17 DairyWorker–August 2015 Congress Reports DWU Life Members Inducted rian Wooller, long serving DWU Organiser and Frank Lancaster long serving Tip TopB Site Delegate were made Life Runanga/Fono performing wiata to Life Members Members at this year’s Congress. Brian served well in excess of 20 years as an Organiser after previously being a Site Delegate and the Taranaki Branch President. Frank served over 30 years as the Site Delegate at Tip Top. Both Brian and Frank typify the ethos of life membership– outstanding service to the Union and its members. Even though they have both retired from the Union, Brian is currently the Chairman of the Board of Directors of UniMed and Frank continues his contribution as a member of the DWU Welfare Committee. It was an extra special induc- tion this year as most of our current Life Members were at Congress to witness it along with Brian Wooller their partners: Ray & Gail Potroz Barry & Claudette Ferguson Keith & Helen Liddington Clive Meads Peter Jenkins Dianne Dwight (Lady Di)

Informative and moving trib- utes were paid to all of the Life Members and their partners from the floor of Congress and we are all grateful to them and previous generations of Union members for the terms and conditions that we enjoy today.

Frank Lancaster

18 DairyWorker–August 2015 Industrial Issues Health and Safety Law Reform ealth and safety law reform is disaster, found New Zealand’s health a safe workplace. The people who a major battle for the Union and safety laws were not “fit for are undermining and attacking movement at the present purpose.” improved health and safety laws are Htime. New legislation was drawn up to not the people who usually suffer New Zealand has far too many fix this problem with wide consulta- the consequences. deaths and injuries in the work- tion. But at the last moment, the The Government needs to be sent place. We have a far higher rate of proposed Health and Safety Reform the message that the lives of work- workplace injury when compared to Bill has been watered down and ing class people and the wellbeing similar nations such as Australia or interfered with by vested business of our families are more important the United Kingdom. interests who seem to have the than a minor inconvenience to Many workers are exposed to dan- Government’s ear. employers. ger in their occupations, and this is These changes include workers in All workers deserve to come home a big issue for workers in the South, businesses with less than 20 staff no from work safe and well. especially with our farms, forests, longer being able to elect a Health fisheries, food processing, transport, and Safety representative if they construction industry, ports, mines wish. and quarries. Workers have got to have a real

The Independent Taskforce on say into health and safety on the Workplace Health and Safety, set up job. All businesses must be held to John Howell following the Pike River the same standards of providing Lower South Island Organiser 2015 AGMs Having your say on YOUR Union

19 DairyWorker–August 2015 Congress Reports Site Attendance Balance Sheet/Budget Rule Remits GF Puhoi 28 C C Kauri 59 C C Maungaturoto 14 C C DWU Women’s Committee Report 2015 Paerata 12 C C Takanini 178 C C Tip Top 106 C C Danone & Nutritional Can 7 C C NZ New Milk 9 C C Leon Leicester 13 C C Northern Region 426 C C Canpac 171 C C Crawford Street 28 C C GF Frankton 6 C C Timpack & Dairy Goat 36 C C London Street 13 C C Te Awamutu 28 C C Genesis House 12 C C Waharoa 7 C C Morrinsville 27 C C Waitoa 16 C C Tatua 17 C C Lichfield 26 C C Hautapu 19 C C Te Rapa 11 C C Tirau 5 C C Edgecumbe 7 C C ver the last 12 months we parental leave and we have had to With the addition of Linda Pandora 5 C C have seen an increase of settle for now, for two weeks. We Radosinska we have seen an Waikato/BOP Region 434 C C plants and people through- hope that this will increase by more improvement in the communica- Makomako Road 27 C C outO the country. I have had more in 2016 as mentioned, so we will tions that sites are receiving. Those Te Roto Drive 26 C C enquires from people asking about wait and see. of you that are savvy with your Pahiatua 29 C C what it looks like to be a women’s We have heard a lot of talk from devices will also be kept up to date GF/Fonterra/Alto/Longburn 61 C C rep on sites. Some sites have limited agencies and the government com- with issues that also arise in the Lion Co 15 C C numbers of women that work there bining closely together to address public eye through the wonderful Whareroa 80 C C and therefore they are often looked the horrific statistics New Zealand world of social media. New Plymouth Port Stores 14 C C upon to take up this role. has when it comes to domestic This is proving a popular way CCP Eltham 184 C C The Women’s Committee have violence. Where we were once a to mobilise people and keep them Central Region 436 C C identified this as an issue for quite country that people looked to for informed. So thanks to Linda for Edendale 152 C C some time and one that we struggle guidance in terms of legislation, moving us forward. Stirling 52 C C Danone Balclutha 7 C C to find a fix for. We continue to pro- campaigns, awareness, resources Finally I would like to thank the Mosgiel 22 C C mote the Women’s Committee and and fundraising we are now falling National Executive for their con- Studholme 15 C C have worked on getting resources behind. tinual support but mostly to Carne Oceania/Yili 7 C C out to site delegates with contact The DWU continues to support and Sally for the stellar jobs they do GF Blenheim Road 30 C C details in regional areas. If you feel and contribute along with the other in organising all of us. Thank you Darfield 67 C C you need more resources, please let affiliates on the following issues and ladies we appreciate all that you do Clandeboye 170 C C me know. others as they crop up: for us, and know how demanding Westland Rolleston 11 C C –Changes to the Employment that can be at times. Halswell Junction 9 C C The Issues Relations Act Dairyworks 15 C C The NZCTU Women’s Council –Zero contract hours Westland Hokitika 46 C C have also been keeping an eye on –Paid Parental Leave Brightwater 15 C C

changes made for workers off the –Health and Safety of Workers Takaka 30 C C back of the election. –CTU and Women’s Conferences Tua Marina 5 C C Kaikoura 12 C C We have seen slight movements –Domestic Violence Laura Boynton where we had hoped for larger gains. –Labour Party DWU Women’s Committee Southern Region 665 C C Many had hoped there would have –Living Wage Convenor TOTALS 1961 C C been significant shift for better paid –Pay Equity Meetings still to be held: Reporoa, MMCS/Tauranga Port Stores, Kapuni, and LIC Hamilton & Christchurch.

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DTe WRunanga WUai U 2015 Annual General Meeting Summary Site Attendance Balance Sheet/Budget Rule Remits GF Puhoi 28 C C Kauri 59 C C Maungaturoto 14 C C Paerata 12 C C Takanini 178 C C Tip Top 106 C C Danone & Nutritional Can 7 C C NZ New Milk 9 C C Leon Leicester 13 C C Northern Region 426 C C Canpac 171 C C Crawford Street 28 C C GF Frankton 6 C C Timpack & Dairy Goat 36 C C London Street 13 C C Te Awamutu 28 C C Genesis House 12 C C Waharoa 7 C C Morrinsville 27 C C Waitoa 16 C C Tatua 17 C C Lichfield 26 C C Hautapu 19 C C Te Rapa 11 C C Tirau 5 C C Edgecumbe 7 C C Pandora 5 C C Waikato/BOP Region 434 C C Makomako Road 27 C C Te Roto Drive 26 C C Pahiatua 29 C C GF/Fonterra/Alto/Longburn 61 C C Lion Co 15 C C Whareroa 80 C C New Plymouth Port Stores 14 C C CCP Eltham 184 C C Central Region 436 C C Edendale 152 C C Stirling 52 C C Danone Balclutha 7 C C Mosgiel 22 C C Studholme 15 C C Oceania/Yili 7 C C GF Blenheim Road 30 C C Darfield 67 C C Clandeboye 170 C C Westland Rolleston 11 C C Halswell Junction 9 C C Dairyworks 15 C C Westland Hokitika 46 C C Brightwater 15 C C Takaka 30 C C Tua Marina 5 C C Kaikoura 12 C C Southern Region 665 C C TOTALS 1961 C C Meetings still to be held: Reporoa, MMCS/Tauranga Port Stores, Kapuni, and LIC Hamilton & Christchurch.

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BIG ONES

Lloyd Baker, centre, holding his 50-year recognition certificate outside the Fonterra Takaka factory. He is flanked by (L-R) Chris Sangster (DWU Takaka Deputy Site Delegate), Chris Flatt (DWU National Secretary), Brett Brown (DWU National President), Tim Morgan (DWU Takaka Site Delegate), and Peter Coughlan (Takaka Environmental Dairy Worker). 50-year membership celebrated at Fonterra Takaka

he DWU recently awarded since worked in all areas of the fac- lunch room. In a 2013 issue of the Lloyd Baker with a certificate tory. Lloyd’s wife Sue also works at DairyWorker one of his workmates recognising his 50-plus years the Fonterra Takaka plant. said of him, “His work ethic is ofT Union membership and his work The certificate was awarded dur- unbelievable and second to none; he in the dairy industry. ing this year’s Takaka AGM. Lloyd is the hardest worker on site–always Lloyd started as a dairy worker gave a humorous and inspiring working and finding work to do.” at the Golden Bay Dairy Factory speech which was met with strong (Takaka) in December 1962. He has applause from the packed-out

Thanks and Good Luck Frances t the Takanini AGM Frances Mark Apiata- Webster was farewelled and Wade (National thanked by the DWU for Organiser), Barrie Aher service to the Union and its Kanara (Kauri members. Frances has resigned Site Delegate), from Fonterra to explore other Laura Boynton (Te opportunities. Rapa Site Delegate Frances has just completed 25 & Women’s years service–23 as a department Committee delegate and over 10 years as the Convenor) and Site Delegate. Frances also served Karen Duffy Richard Everson, Brett Brown, Chris Flatt, Frances Webster. on the DWU National Executive and (Fonterra Brands the Women’s Committee. HR Director). Frances’ very able The DWU presented Frances with replacement as the Takanini Site a DWU branded dress jacket and a Delegate is long serving departmen- boxed set of Pounamu earrings and tal delegate Freddie Herbert. a pendant. Also in attendance were– Freddie Herbert

22 DairyWorker–August 2015 Union Staff

NZ Dairy W orkers Union

Richard Everson Glenn Barnes Mark Hope Organiser Northern Region Organiser Waikato/BOP Region Organiser Waikato/BOP Region DTe WRunanga WUai U 021 824 450 021 426 242 021 306 545 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

National Office Waikato TUC Building, 34 Harwood Street Gavin Warne Jared Phillips John Howell Hamilton 3204 Organiser Central Region Organiser Upper South Island Region Organiser Lower South Island Region 021 824 451 029 494 9863 027 531 4251 PO Box 9046, [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Hamilton 3240

Phone (07) 839 0239 Fax (07) 838 0398

Chris Flatt Angus McConnell Mark Apiata-Wade Freepost 538 National Secretary Assistant Secretary National Organiser NZ Dairy Workers Union 027 451 3579 021 939 632 021 939 634 PO Box 9046 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Hamilton 3240

website: www.nzdwu.org.nz

Sally Wilson Carne Williams Linda Radosinska email: Administration Manager Membership/Records Administrator Support Services Administrator [email protected] 07 839 0239 07 839 0239 07 839 0239 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Union Services DWU Representatives Union Health Centres National President: Brett Brown DWU Women’s Committee: West Auckland: Lincoln Road Henderson Ph. 09 837 3933 National Vice President: Shane Stieller Laura Boynton (Convenor) Otahuhu: 121 Church Street Ph. 09 276 1190 & Francie Cook (Waikato/BOP), National Executive: Otara: 3/80 Alexander Crescent Ph. 09 274 9135 LaVina Ireland & Frances Webster Hamilton: Dey Street Ph. 07 856 1211 Barrie Kanara (Northern), (Northern), Helen Rowe & Maria Hamilton Law Centre Bill Johnston & Jodi Middleton Kumeroa (Central), Merel van Royen (Waikato/BOP), Peter Daymond & Note: For Employment Law issues please & Nici Benington (Southern), and contact your Union Organiser. Our lawyers Terry Smith (Central), Tom Faulkner Linda Radosinska (Co-ordinator) specialise in all aspects of law: & Ray Mills (Southern), • Property transactions .• Immigration John Nuku (Runanga/Fono Rep), DWU Runanga/Fono: • Mortgages . Traffic • 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 & NZCTU Runanga Rep: John Nuku Chic Old (Northern), Hix Pearson UniMed Are your family members covered? NZCTU Women’s Rep: Laura Boynton & Peter Wynyard (Southern), Nat Affiliates Council Rep: Chris Flatt You can easily add to your existing policy. Act Mark Michael (Pacific IslandRep), and NOW, to take away the financial burden should DWU Welfare Committee: Mark Apiata-Wade (Co-ordinator) illness occur. Favourable joining concessions and premium rates apply. Telephone now for Convenor–Dianne Dwight National Returning Officer: details, FREEPHONE 0800 600 666 (Waikato/BOP), Frank Lancaster Dave Edwards (Northern), Bernice Mills (Central), Dental Services (Waikato only) Hamilton Peter Newman (Southern) Garden Place ph. 07 839 5862 23 DairyWorker–August 2015 The Back Page TPPA–Huge impact on Kiwis ur government is negotiat- ban on fracking, ing an international agree- smoking control ment that could have a huge laws, or a cap on effectO on the lives of ordinary kiwis. electricity prices) It’s called the Trans-Pacific have seriously Partnership Agreement (TPPA), undermined the and it involves eleven Asian and value of their Pacific-rim countries, including investments. the United States. If it goes ahead, –Medicines will we risk damage to our innovative become more economy, our pristine environment, expensive as big our health, and the ability to shape pharmaceutical our own future. companies gain more influence Secret negotiations and over PHARMAC, no public access and restrictions Hamilton “TPPA Walk Away” rally August 15, 10,000 also marched in Auckland are placed on generic medicines. Because the negotiations are being –Copyright laws will be tough- conducted in secret, what we know ened and more harshly enforced, about the TPPA comes from leaked restricting internet freedom and documents and detective work. access to information, costing This is not acceptable. We live in a libraries, schools, and businesses, democracy, which means we have and stifling innovation. the right to know what is done in our name and to have a say. –Policy decisions like the priva- tisation of state assets would be effectively locked in, and public So what’s troubling about interest policies such as measures the TPPA? to discourage smoking would be subject to strong legal challenges. From what we know so far, if the –Defending these laws can be negotiations are completed it will extremely costly, and waste state become much harder for the New resources. Zealand government to look after –Foreign banks, insurance com- our environment, promote health, panies and money traders will protect workers and consumers, and gain more powers to challenge promote the public interest: laws designed to prevent another –Most restrictions on foreign financial crisis; and overseas investment will be frozen and property dealers could contest rolled back even further. moves to burst the property bub- –Big overseas companies will ble, such as a capital gains tax. be able to sue the New Zealand government for millions in More information on the TPPA and damages in secretive offshore what you can do to help : www.itsour- tribunals, claiming that new laws future.org.nz Linda Radosinska and PSA delegate and regulations (for example, a

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