ITF welcomes ‘common sense’ decision in Ports of Auckland dispute

http://www.itfglobal.org/press-area/index.cfm/pressdetail/7255 - Global union the ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) is welcoming the news that wharfies in the Ports of Auckland are able to return to work after a lockout notice issued by port management was withdrawn .Following hearings in the Employment Court on Friday, Ports of Auckland Limited (POAL) committed to returning to negotiations with the Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) and halting proposals to contract out steverdoring work, plans which would have seen 300 workers made redundant. advice ITF web