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DairyWorker
Quarterly publication of the NZ Dairy Workers Union Te Runanga Wai U
DWU
NZ Dairy Workers Union
Te Runanga Wai U
November–2017
INSIDE:
–DWU Membership
Benefits Card
–DWU Education
Grants now open
–DWU Members &
Delegates update
Fonterra The Shed
DWU Site Delegate
Capri Woods and DWU
Departmental Delegates
Eli Baice, Billy Anelusi,
and Pat Lawrence.
Editorial
What the new Labour
Government means
for your employment rights
W
elcome to the November 2017 edition has promised to introduce the following employment
of your DWU Dairy Worker magazine. law changes (there are many more, but these are the
This edition focuses on the many CEA most important ones for DWU members):
negotiations that the DWU and its delegates and
members are currently involved with, as well as the s )NCREASE 0AID 0ARENTAL ,EAVE 00, : Increase PPL to
recent election of the new Labour-led Government. 26 weeks to ensure that families are provided with vital
I encourage you to have a read through the Dairy support at a crucial stage in their children’s lives. 4HIS
Worker articles; it’s your magazine, your Union! HAS ALREADY BEEN )-0,%-%.4%$.
s !BOLISH THE (OBBIT ,AW Remove the discrimination
Change that prevents film and television workers bargaining
One word: Change. “Let’s do this” has become “We collectively. 4HIS HAS ALREADY BEEN )-0,%-%.4%$.
did this”. As I wrote in the last Dairy Worker maga- s )NCREASE THE MINIMUM WAGE The minimum wage
zine, the election was always going to be close, and will be increased from the current $15.75 to $16.50
Labour always had a real chance of winning. And an hour effective April 2018 and will increase again to
with the support of NZ First and the Greens, Labour $20.00 an hour by April 2021. 4HIS HAS ALREADY BEEN
has won. As many political and social commentators )-0,%-%.4%$.
have again failed to realise, you win under MMP by s !BOLISH DAY TRIAL PERIODS Restore fairness rights
putting together a coalition of 50% of the vote, NOT for workers by replacing the National Government’s
by being the party with the highest single vote! 90-day ‘fire at will’ law with a fast, fair, and simple
system.
And now the Sixth Labour Government is in a posi- 90-day trial periods have stripped workers of their
tion to implement much needed change. And this rights while failing to support job creation or employ-
country needed a change! ment as promised. Under the new trial periods, workers
will be given reasons for dismissal and disputes will be
We needed a change so that getting an education heard within three weeks of being lodged.
doesn’t mean also gaining a student debt the size of a Both parties will be allowed representation but no
house deposit. We needed change so that our men- lawyers will be allowed. The referee will seek agreement
tally ill citizens are cared for and supported and not between the parties but where this is not possible, they
left alone without the help they so desperately need. will make a final and binding decision that cannot be
We needed change so that our rivers and streams are appealed. There will be a cap on the value of penalties
safe to swim in again. And we needed change so that that can be awarded.
Kiwi workers are paid decent wages and conditions s 3TRENGTHEN PERSONAL GRIEVANCE RIGHTS Restore rein-
when company executives are rewarded with obscene statement as the primary remedy when a worker has
bonuses for merely doing their job. been unjustifiably dismissed.
s 3TRENGTHEN REST AND MEAL BREAKS Restore the legal
So what employment law changes are right to rest and meal breaks at work.
coming? s 3TRENGTHEN UNION AND WORKER BARGAINING RIGHTS
As the DWU is formally affiliated to the Labour Party Restore a union’s right to initiate collective bargaining
(due to the fact that 97% of DWU members voted in in advance of an employer. Restore the duty on parties
favour of affiliating at the 2013 AGMs), the DWU has who are in collective bargaining, including those in
an important role in making sure the new Labour multi-employer collective bargaining, to reach an
Government implements their election commit- agreement once bargaining has been initiated unless
ments now that they are in power. there is a genuine reason not to.
In the first 100 days of being in government, Labour s 0ROTECT NEW #%! WORKERS Restore the right for new
2 DairyWorker–November 2017
Editorial
workers to be employed for the first 30-days on the s )NCREASE THE PROTECTION GIVEN TO
same terms and conditions as provided by an existing PRECARIOUS WORKERS Introduce
collective agreement covering their workplace. statutory support and legal
s 3TRENGTHEN WORKERS NEGOTIATING POSITION Remove the rights for “dependent con-
ability for employers to deduct pay from workers taking tractors” who are effectively
low level protest action during an industrial dispute workers under the control of
(removing the partial strike 10% penalty charge intro- an employer, but who do not
duced by the previous National Government). receive the legal protections
s 2EDUCE FREE LOADING BY NON UNION WORKERS Increase that are currently provided
protection against discrimination based on union to employees under the
membership and strengthen the integrity of collective law.
bargaining by tightening the rules on employers auto- s %NCOURAGE AN
matically passing on terms and conditions to non-union INDUSTRY APPROACH TO
workers. BARGAINING Review
multi-employer
These are just the major changes in the first 100 days of (MECA) and multi-
the new Labour Government. In the first 12 months in union collective
Government, Labour has promised to introduce the fol- (MUCA) bargaining
lowing additional employment law changes (again there arrangements to NZ Prime Minister–Jacinda Ardern
are many more, but these are the most important ones encourage their use and to support the development of
for DWU members): Fair Pay Agreements.
s %NSURE EMPLOYERS ARE PAYING APPROPRIATE INDUS
“
TRY WAGES AND CONDITIONS TO WORKERS In conjunction
with all relevant stakeholders, develop and introduce
a legislative system of industry and sector collective
bargaining that allows unions and employers, with the Worker and union rights have been
assistance of the Employment Relations Authority, to
create Fair Pay Agreements that set minimum condi- constantly eroded and reduced over
tions, such as wages, allowances, weekend and night
30 years, so repairing this damage
”
rates, hours of work and leave arrangements for workers
across an industry based on the employment standards
that apply in that industry.
will take some time.
s )NTRODUCE MINIMUM REDUNDANCY COMPENSATION FOR ALL
WORKERS Begin consultation on improving minimum
redundancy protection for workers affected by restruc-
turing, giving regard to the recommendations of the Many of these employment law changes will take time
2008 Ministerial Advisory Group report on redundancy to be implemented. Worker and union rights have been
and restructuring. constantly eroded and reduced over 30 years, so repair-
s &URTHER REDUCE FREE LOADING BY NON UNION WORKERS ing this damage will take some time. But as the popu-
Review bargaining fee arrangements to ensure they are lar saying goes; it won’t happen overnight, but it will
fair to workers, the union, and employers for the exten- happen.
sion of collective bargaining outcomes to non-unionised
workers. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
s )NCREASE ENFORCEABILITY OF EMPLOYMENT LAWS Increase And finally I would like to take this opportunity on
the number of, and resourcing for, Labour Inspectors behalf of all DWU Staff and the National Executive,
who are responsible for enforcing employment laws and to wish you and your family a very happy and safe
prosecuting breaches, and double the number of inspec- Christmas and New Year. I hope you get an opportunity
tors from 55 to 110 over their first term. to have some time off during the next few months to
s 3TRENGTHEN HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTECTIONS Extend the relax and enjoy this wonderful country of ours.
right for workers to elect a health and safety representa- Chris Flatt
tive from amongst their own to all workplaces, National Secretary
regardless of size or industry.
3 DairyWorker–November 2017 3
From the President
Greetings from our
new DWU National
President
W
elcome to my first column as National Parental Leave has been increased and will increase
President of the NZ Dairy Workers Union. further to 26 weeks in the next couple of years.
I want to thank everyone who took the As the DWU is a proud affiliate of the Labour Party
time to vote in the recent National President election we look forward to positive changes in labour laws that
and to those who took part in the recent membership will assist workers and improve collective bargain-
survey. ing for all workers. As an affiliate union we will make
I want to remind you that the National Vice sure we are at the forefront in helping develop those
President election is currently under way and urge changes.
all members to cast their vote for their preferred In my term as DWU President I will strive to keep
candidate. and improve the DWU on the path we are on and con-
Congratulations to the Labour Party who will lead tinue to be a progressive and financially independent
the Government for the next three, and hopefully trade union.
many more years. Not only do we have a female Prime Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our
Minister, but we have generational change with our members and their families and please stay safe over
new Prime Minister being under 40 years of age. The this period.
Prime Minister has also taken charge of the portfolio Laura Boynton
to end child poverty in New Zealand. Already Paid National President
Thanks from a
DWU member
@
It is very much appreciated from both my wife and I,
for the generous support we received the other day
from the DWU.
We both felt very humble for your kindness towards
my unfortunate loss of my sister in Wairoa a few weeks
ago, it is sometimes the things we take for granted in
life that takes us by surprise, and this has been the
case with my family when we read that my application
for a welfare grant was accepted. As a DWU Delegate for
the Casein Plant here at Fonterra Edendale, I thank the Visit the DWU
DWU Welfare Committee for this help. Thanking you. Facebook page
Kevin Pitau or website…
DWU Departmental Delegate
Fonterra Edendale www.nzdwu.org.nz
4 DairyWorker–November 2017
2018
DWU
NZ Dairy Workers Union
Te Runanga Wai U
DWU EDUCATION GRANTS
The DWU believes that education is a vital part of a happy and successful life, so each year through our
Welfare Fund we make available grants for educational purposes. This year the DWU will be providing $170,000
for these Education Grants. Eligibility to apply for Education Grants is automatic to all DWU members, their
spouses/partners, their children 19 years of age or under, and to DWU life members.
Applications for assistance must include:
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t&WJEFODFPGEBUFPGCJSUIJGUIFHSBOUJTGPSBEFQFOEFOUDIJME UIFZNVTUCFZFBST
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t&WJEFODFPGFOSPMNFOU BDPNQMFUFEFOSPMNFOUGPSNUIBUIBTCFFOSFDFJWFECZBQSPWJEFS
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You may also include additional documents to support your application.
Applications for the second allocation of Education Grants will close on 7 February 2018
& the Welfare Committee will meet in mid-February 2018 to review all applications &
allocate grants. Once you have completed your application please return to:
info@dwu.nz
OR
Freepost 538, Education Fund, NZ Dairy Workers Union, PO Box 9046, Hamilton 3240
DWU Policy on the Welfare Fund Education Grants is as follows:
H.8.1 The Welfare Fund shall make being available that calendar year. An lished educational providers (for exam-
available $170,000 per annum for edu- applicant will only be eligible to receive ple University, ITO or Tech courses);
cation purposes for DWU members, one Education Grant per financial Special educational events or activi-
spouses/partners and their children 19 year. For example an applicant cannot ties; Support for special educational
years of age or under (as at the closing receive an Education Grant in July and requirements or assistance (for
date for applications for Education then receive another Education Grant example extra tuition for learning
Grants). in February of the same financial year. difficulties).
H.8.2 There will be two Education H.8.3 Education Grants must be H.8.5 As a general principle,
Grant allocations every financial year used for educational purposes that are Education Grants shall not be pro-
(1 April to 31 March). Applications for undertaken in the same calendar year vided of meeting the general costs of
the first allocation will close on 27 as the Welfare Committee’s February primary and secondary education (for
June each year and will be considered or July meetings (for example an example school uniforms, exercise
at the July meeting of the Welfare application to pay costs incurred in a books, school fees or boarding costs).
Committee, with the funds being avail- previous year will not be accepted).
able that calendar year. Applications H.8.6 The Welfare Committee’s
for the second allocation will close on H.8.4 Education Grants will gener- decision is final and no correspond-
7 February each year and will be con- ally be provided for the following ence will be entered into.
sidered at the February meeting of the educational purposes:
Welfare Committee, with the funds Defined courses of study from estab-
5 DairyWorker–November 2017 5
Industrial Scene
Westland Milk Products Update
DWU Westland Hokitika members attending the 2017 AGM
A
t Westland Milk Products in December 2017. Since
Rolleston site, the DWU took that meeting, our DWU
the step of going through delegates have partly used
an election process for departmental two site committee meet-
delegates for the first time. It had ings to refine the claims.
been a relatively small site up to It has been an interest-
now, but with the addition of UHT ing year at Westland, with
processing in early 2016, it has been CEO Toni Brendish speak-
appropriate to expand our delegate ing at the DWU National
structure. Congress as the keynote
Jayden Cuthbert is the new DWU industry speaker. Later in
Warehouse Departmental Delegate, the year, Westland held its
and Dave Oughton is the new DWU first ‘One Westland’ day–
Combined Milk Collection & RO similar to the Fonterra
Departmental Delegate. Comms Day.
DWU Site Delegate, Myke Dowson
works in the UHT Department and
will also act as DWU Departmental
Delegate for that department. In
October, the DWU held departmental
claims meetings for upcoming nego- Jared Phillips
tiations in the warehouse and in the Upper South Island
Organiser
Milk Collection smoko room.
Over at the Westland Milk
Products Hokitika site, the DWU
Jayden Cuthbert, DWU Warehouse Departmental
held a general site meeting to Delegate, and Dave Oughton, DWU Combined Milk
establish claims for the upcoming Collection & RO Departmental Delegate, Westland Milk
CEA negotiations. The CEA expires Products Rolleston
6 DairyWorker–November 2017
Industrial Scene
Central Region Update
I
t is a busy time for our Union at given to us as of right, all conditions is a pure unionist claim, not about
present with negotiations on the have been fought for at some time money but about workers’ rights.
go everywhere. I am currently in the past. And these rights were Strange that we are still needing
involved with four negotiations. As achieved not by just one group of claims for workers’ rights, as I
part of these negotiations, I heard a workers, but by all workers stand- would have thought that we should
comment from a member who said ing together to help and assist each have achieved these basic rights
that as the minimum wage is going other. over the years, BUT there are still
to be more than $20 an hour over On a different note, there are workers out there that have way less
the next few years, then workers on many different opinions and rights than many of us. It is great
more than $20 an hour should get thoughts around, especially when that a group of workers through
a huge increase so that they keep you’re talking about pay increases negotiating their CEA, want to help
ahead of workers on the minimum and negotiations. On another site and support temp workers on their
wage. and different company from the one site and to increase their rights.
My view is that it’s not about talked about above, workers have As I said, there are many opin-
keeping ahead, it’s about fairness just put forward a remit for more ions and thoughts out there, but
for all. I have always been of the money, but just as important to we should all be thinking more
opinion that unions and the union them, they have also put forward a about those that we can assist in
movement as a whole is about lift- remit to increase the rights of tem- some way. Helping each other and
ing wages, conditions and rights porary workers on their site. supporting each other as workers in
for ALL workers. This is achieved Permanent workers on this site New Zealand is the only way that we
not just through bargaining, but are sick and tired of temps and can make New Zealand a great place
through supporting workers on less labour hire workers being treated to work for all workers.
money and with less rights than as second-class citizens. Yes, an Of course there are many differ-
some of us have. By helping out increase in wages for permanent ent opinions out there and this is
at pickets, helping with food and workers is important so that they just mine, and of course I am always
money when needed, and through can keep up with, and hopefully be willing to share my opinion if asked.
our political affiliations, it’s about better off than the cost of living,
the haves assisting and helping the but looking after these temporary
have-nots. workers is also a key goal for these
Sometimes we just need to try members in their CEA negotiations.
and think more about others and These members should be very
what others have done in the past proud of their claim, as the temp Gavin Warne
to assist us. Nothing has ever been rights claim that they have put up Central Organiser
New Workplace Relations Minister from Central Region
H
on Iain Lees-Galloway has been cating and campaigning for positive Relations and Safety, Immigration
the Member of Parliament for change led him to work for the New and ACC, Iain’s aim is to create an
Palmerston North since 2008. Zealand Nurses Organisation and join employment relations framework
He moved to Palmerston North to study the Labour Party. that ensures working people get a fair
at Massey University and ultimately In Opposition as spokesperson for share of a growing economy while
decided to Workplace Relations, he was the lead workplaces are productive and safe.
make the city Opposition MP in the campaign to Iain has already moved on the
his permanent end zero hour contracts. infamous “Hobbit Law” that denied
home. While at Iain successfully amended govern- collective bargaining to film industry
university, Iain ment legislation to make New Zealand workers.
became active one of the first countries to ban these
Iain Lees-Galloway
in the student exploitative employment arrange-
association, and his passion for advo- ments. As Minister for Workplace
7 DairyWorker–November 2017 7
Industrial Scene
Fonterra Shed DWU Delegate
Team–Adapting to change
O
ver the last year, DWU her new role. Pat Lawrence from the
members working at old Paerata site and Freddy Herbert
Fonterra Paerata and from Takanini. Pat Lawrence has
Fonterra Takanini have seen a lot of been part of Fonterra Transport
change. for 15 years and a DWU
With the Paerata site closing after Delegate for 12 years.
decades of production, as well as the We also have Matt
extension to the Takanini site, the Alderton, a previous
change for members came through night shift delegate at
the Company’s Project Solo and Takanini. They both
the construction of a new storage assisted in the Shed
site near Auckland Airport, known changes and helped
as The Shed. It was a change in DWU members through
culture, and a change in the man- these changes.
agement team, which also meant
the DWU had to adapt to the change New Delegates
as well. We had to rethink how our My last Dairy Worker
delegate structure was going to article talked about the
work, and ensure we had a union need to recruit young
voice right across all shifts and delegates, so it was
DWU Site Delegate–Capri Woods, (front) & DWU Departmental
departments. pleasing that we were
Delegates–Eli Baice, Billy Anelusi, and Pat Lawrence. Absent–
The transition was tough for some able to recruit two new Matt Alderton.
DWU members and a few issues delegates to Capri’s team.
were not getting resolved so the Eli Baice and Billy Anelusi both
election of a new delegate team was came from Fonterra Takanini and It’s encouraging to see this
a priority. The outcome of the elec- bring even more enthusiasm and team developing and working well
tions couldn’t be better, and we were energy to the delegate team. together. Through the Fonterra
able to elect a strong diverse team Eli has worked at Fonterra for four Brands CEA negotiations, I have
for The Shed. years and started as a store-person seen them grow in their roles and
We were very pleased to elect at Takanini before transferring to believe that they will be a strong
a new DWU Site Delegate, Capri The Shed. He is a young man who delegate team that is able to repre-
Woods. Capri has worked in previously did a lot of temp work sent DWU members with whatever
Fonterra for four years at the under Drake. Eli has worked for changes may come in 2018.
Fonterra Takanini site. Capri is a several companies like Coca-Cola
staunch DWU member who has a Amatil, Fonterra Pastry House, Dart
passion to help workers, especially Freight, Linfox, Move Logistics,
around the area of health and safety. Versa Cold and All Brite Logistic.
Capri has worked in a variety of To get a full-time Fonterra job and
jobs before Fonterra, starting with realise what he could do as a DWU Jerome Mika
her after school job stocking super- delegate was very empowering for Northern Organiser
market shelves at the Ashburton him.
New World, and then a Shanton Billy Anelusi is a solo-father work-
distribution centre for three ing hard to provide for his family.
years before it closed down due to Billy’s willingness to step up to the
receivership. delegate role just shows the matu-
The DWU also has strong experi- rity he has as a young workplace
enced delegates supporting Capri in leader.
8 DairyWorker–November 2017
Industrial Scene
Yashili NZ Dairy Ltd
E
stablished
in 1983,
Yashili is one
of the top produc-
ers of infant milk
formula in China.
In November 2010,
Yashili achieved a
successful listing
on the Hong Kong
Stock Exchange,
and in August 2013,
it was acquired by
the Mengniu Group,
China’s largest producer of liquid the Yashili Pokeno site is a state- s !LISTAIR "ARCLAY 9ASHILI 3ITE
milk products. In October 2014, of-the-art plant with the ability to Administration Director): Alistair
Danone became Yashili’s second- take and process liquid milk, to date has been in the Dairy Industry for
largest investor, purchasing a 25% they have only produced product many years in various management
stake in the company. through reconstituting powder and and HR roles. He has also worked
Yashili New Zealand Dairy re-drying. at Fonterra Clandeboye and at the
Ltd (Yashili New Zealand) was Whareroa Site for both Kiwi and
established in July 2012. It is a Familiar industry people Fonterra.
wholly owned subsidiary of Yashili In early 2017, Yashili went through a s 0AUL (ENARE 9ASHILI
International Holdings Ltd and complete management restructure. Manufacturing Manager): Paul
China Mengniu Dairy Ltd. Yashili’s As a result, even though it Yashili is also a lifetime Diary Industry
$220 million state-of-the-art has a new management team, sev- worker. Prior to his Yashili appoint-
production facility in Pokeno (just eral members of the new team have ment, Paul was managing at the
south of the Bombay Hills, south extensive experience of both the Miraka site in the South Waikato.
of Auckland) has an annual pro- dairy industry and with the DWU. Paul has also held management
duction capacity of 52,000 tonnes Some people to mention are: positions at various sites through-
of premium quality infant formula s 2EMY #HARBONNEL 9ASHILI out the Waikato and was the Site
product. Product Supply Director in Charge Manager for Fonterra Maungaturoto
The DWU started organising the of Operations): Remy was the for many years.
new Yashili Pokeno site back in Operations Manager at Danone We now have strong membership
2015. Over the last couple of years, Auckland. The DWU successfully numbers at Yashili. Blair Haywood
Yashili has had to deal with many negotiated a CEA for DWU mem- is the current DWU Site Delegate
legislative and market changes bers at Danone in 2015. Some DWU and is a founding Yashili worker/
that have made it challenging for delegates may remember that Remy member. The DWU is currently in
the company to reach its produc- was also the keynote Industry CEA negotiations with Yashili and
tive potential. Speaker at our 2015 DWU National will hopefully conclude bargaining
These delays have also made Congress; and establish a CEA in early 2018.
gaining a Collective Employment s 4INA 9AKAS 9ASHILI (2
Agreement (CEA) for DWU mem- Manager): Tina also came from
bers at Yashili, a protracted process Danone where she was the HR
due to consistent changes at the Manager for the Auckland Mt
Pokeno site. Wellington Site. This site was under Richard Everson
An interesting fact is although a different union; Waikato/BOP Organiser
9 DairyWorker–November 2017 9
Industrial Scene
Danone Classifications Update
T
he DWU and Danone HR path mapped in it, and is transpar- implementation of those skills and
have been working together ent as to what is required by work- attributes.
for some time to construct ers in order for them to progress Based on historical experience,
a new classifications and levels through the system. the DWU supports classification
system. When Danone established systems that are very practical and
themselves in New Zealand, they Level Framework transparent and that are not reli-
inherited a number of differ- The issues about what pay rates and ant on subjective (management)
ent plants with their own unique what transitional arrangements will opinion as to whether they are being
structures that had very simple task apply to this classification system performed or not.
descriptors that were mostly just a will be dealt with later. There is no doubt that a work-
title and pay rate. The first issue is to try to agree place that has good teamwork and
The challenge we have is to make on a level framework and we are good mentoring and support of
a system that is generic enough to very close to achieving this, but still new workers in order for them to
cover the variety of common tasks have more work to do to cater for succeed, is far more productive than
undertaken across the various sites, the importance that Danone places a silent brooding workplace where
has a potential progression career on its values and soft skills and the a person’s efforts are undermined.
10 DairyWorker–November 2017Industrial Scene
“ We are on track
to complete the
classifications
next year.
”
As such, it’s very desirable to have
soft skills recognised and used in
conjunction with technical skills.
The challenge however, is how do
we establish a fair system of achiev-
ing this and assessing their use as
well as building in an appropriate
appeals process if necessary. It’s a
lot like the debate about the value
that we place on knowledge; knowl-
edge is all important but what does
it enable us to do?
On track for 2018
We also have to create a system
that’s doable and doesn’t create a
top heavy impractical system that
cannot be sustained.
That’s the area of debate we are in
now with the Company in relation
to the development of the classifica-
tion system.
The DWU believes this is a solv-
able challenge and we are on track
to complete the classification sys-
tem next year.
Angus McConnell
Assistant Secretary
11 DairyWorker–November 2017 11DWU Runanga/Fono
Article #3 in a series prepared by
the DWU Runanga/Fono Understanding Maori
Tikanga Maori
The Maori Way–Some key concepts and definitions
Maoritanga Turangawaewae
(Things that relate directly to the (Standing/place from where one
values and concepts of Maori). gains the authority to belong).
Both Maoritanga and spirituality Your workplace is turangawaewae
are part of our cultural heritage. A for all those who work in it. Each
greater use of Maori words may help person is recognized as an indi-
to gain a greater understanding, vidual – irrespective of age or posi-
not only of the values that people tion. Each person should be shown
are trying to develop, but also of respect and courtesy with the
Maoritanga and its relationship to Aroha right to be heard. Turangawaewae
other cultures. This term embodies the concept requires the obligation of people to
of love in its broadest sense–com- listen to each other. Interjections
mitment to a relationship, consid- or interruptions are not part of
eration for others, co-operation, turangawaewae. If your workplace
compassion, empathy, affection, is turangawaewae, of all those who
respect for oneself and for others. are part of it, communication is not
We must be encouraged to express a problem. The obligation to listen
aroha to other workers and the and the automatic right to speak
community. ensures that communication is
complete.
Hui
This is a meeting to discuss a
common problem or activity. A hui
Wairua
immediately infers the practice
This expresses the spiritual aspect
of aroha, whanaungatanga and
of Maoritanga, a love of nature in
turangawaewae. Essential aspects of
all its aspects. We must develop a
a hui are:
respect for the environment and
1. A topic for discussion.
also encourage an awe and wonder- Whanaungatanga 2. Those who participate have the
ment of nature itself. Wairua is the Whanau is the extended family. right to speak.
spiritual aspect of nature–the forest, Whanaungatanga binds families 3. An obligation that those who
the sea etc. into a togetherness, the founda- are speaking must be listened to.
tion of which is aroha. The whanau 4. Decisions are reached by
provides support and security. The consensus.
stronger members of the whanau 5. There are no interjections.
assist and encourage weaker ones
in all aspects of living and working
together. A sense of belonging is
established.
12 DairyWorker–November 2017DWU Runanga/Fono
Tapu
The concept of tapu is one of the
means of sanction, restraint and
self-discipline. The acceptance that
Ihi Tino Rangitiratanga
certain situations are tapu requires
Power, authority, essential force. The highest possible independ-
the need for care or avoidance, but
ent chiefly authority, paramount
especially of respect. The more obvi-
Manaakitanga authority sometimes used for
ous example, a burial ground, helps
Respect for hosts, or kindness to sovereignty.
us to grasp the significance of tapu.
guests, to entertain, to look after.
Wehi
To be held in awe.
Mauri
Hidden essential life force or a Whakapapa
symbol of this. Genealogy, to recite genealogy, to
establish kin connections.
Noa
Safe from tapu (see above), non- Whenua
sacred, not tabooed. Land, homeland, country (also
afterbirth, placenta).
Raupatu
Mana Confiscate, take by force. Kia maumahara
Mana (prestige) requires acknowl- Remember:
edgement by other people. Arrogant Rohe 1. The head is tapu. It could be
people will not have mana. Mana is Boundary, a territory (either geo- objectionable for any person to ruf-
derived from serving the people. It graphical or spiritual) of an iwi or fle the hair of a Maori person, even
is one of the forms of aroha. Mana hapu. with a friendly intent.
is earned. 2. The kumu (buttocks) placed
where the head will be is insulting.
Taihoa To sit on a desk where a person will
To delay, to wait, to hold off to allow then rest their hands and support
maturation of plans etc. their head is the height of insult.
3. Do not sit on tables. To place
Tiaki kumu where food will be put is
To care for, look after, guard (kai- equally insulting.
tiaki – guardian, trustee). 4. The tangi gives all the commu-
nity an opportunity to honour the
dead and comfort close relatives. On
Taonga
such occasions it may be necessary
Treasured possessions of cultural
for Maori workers to be absent from
Reo items, anything precious.
work for up to week, especially if
Above all else stands the place of they have to travel.
language. People should become 5. Not all taonga are tapu. They
familiar with the Maori language. become tapu by acquiring mana
This will ensure the correct pronun- over the course of time. (Similar,
ciation of people’s names, of place perhaps, to the family heirloom).
names, of mythological heroes etc.
Communication ensures a con-
tinuance of a culture. It is simple
to interchange words, phrases and
sentences where there is a commit-
ment to do so.
13 DairyWorker–November 2017 13Union Business
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for Dairy Workers Union
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15 DairyWorker–November 2017 15Industrial Scene
NZ now on track for 26 weeks
Paid Parental Leave
DWU Women’s Committee 2017
G
reat news for new parents/ of $538.55 per week. You can trans- shows that giving baby and caregiv-
caregivers in paid employ- fer your PPL to a spouse or partner ers more time at home sets them
ment around New Zealand! as long as they also qualify for PPL. all up for better outcomes when
Labour Prime Minister Jacinda Extending PPL will definitely help Mum and Dad return to paid work.
Ardern announced last month, as workers financially and have a range Having new parents return to paid
part of Labour’s 100-day action of positive impacts on child develop- work when they are rested and feel
plan as a new Government, that ment and parent-infant attachment. ready is better for workplaces too”.
Paid Parental Leave (PPL) would The DWU Women’s Committee “No matter what people do for
increase from the current 18 weeks welcomes this move! work, family should come first.
to 22 weeks from 1 July 2018. These NZ Council of Trade Unions Extending paid parental leave is a
provisions will also progressively Secretary Sam Huggard com- welcome move for young families all
increase to 26 weeks by 1 July 2020. mented…“Anything we can do around New Zealand, and we think
The current entitlement is up to to make the first few weeks more employers will recognise it’s the
18 weeks of PPL, up to a maximum relaxed for families with newborns right thing to do too.”
is the right move for New Zealand.”
“We know that families are often
juggling work, family commit-
ments, and wages that haven’t kept
up with rising living costs. The
arrival of a new baby is a precious Carne Greenbank
bonding time for a family, but it also DWU Women’s Committee
can be very stressful. The evidence Co-Ordinator
16 DairyWorker–November 2017People
Bruce Cryer–50 years’ service
and still going strong…
B
ruce Cryer started with the
NZ Co-Op Dairy Company
at the Waitoa Transport
Department on 20 September 1967
at the age of 19.
In those early days, Bruce drove
an S Model Bedford with a 7000ltr
semi on it. For a few years Bruce
was still picking up cream in cans
carried in a frame on the back of
these trucks. The roster was a split
shift of 5-on, 1-off before adopting
the 6 and 2 pattern and then the
current 6 and 3 shift arrangement.
The Te Rapa factory did not exist
then, so the Waitoa pick up area
extended to Kaihere, Taupiri, Te
Bruce Cryer with his current truck
Hoe and Gordonton. This area
reduced after the Te Rapa site was B.O.P, King Country and even have a look around the Canterbury
built, but expanded to include the Northland. Now Bruce drives Plains.
Coromandel when Waikato Valley a Volvo 500 with a capacity of During the off seasons in the past
Dairies and New Zealand Dairy 26,000ltrs. few years, Bruce has worked in the
Group merged. A career highlight for Bruce is Fleet Services Workshop, tankers
Bruce says this only made the job the two weeks working out of the build, spray painting and in recent
even more interesting. Fonterra Clandeboye depot picking years, assisting the Farm Assets
These days Bruce can be seen up loads from only one or two sheds guys installing new vats.
driving anywhere in the Waikato, and providing a good opportunity to Bruce has retired from his
hobbies of riding motorbikes and
scuba-diving, but still takes part
in volunteer environmental work.
BIG ONES
Catching up with his son, Steven,
is also pretty easy, as Steven also
works at Fonterra Waitoa as a
tanker driver.
Congratulations Bruce on the
many years of service and member-
ship of the DWU.
Brett Brown
Waikato/BOP Organiser
S Model Bedford–Bruce’s first truck
17 DairyWorker–November 2017 17People
—In Memorium—
Wilhelm Michael Stevanon 2 March 1948–5 November 2017
W
illie started at Fonterra on a path that you hadn’t thought
Te Awamutu in August about. He was always supportive
1981 as an Evaporator of the DWU. On the odd occasion
Operator in the Skim Milk plant. when he gave me an “ear bashing”
Coming from the aviation industry he would come back later and offer
(Willie had a commercial pilot’s me some herbal medicine to allevi-
license), his wife Julie, wanted his ate any stress or tension. Willie was
feet on the ground. also a qualified Herbalist.
Willie was a passionate family man Willie left Te Awamutu roughly 12
and would travel around the country years ago and went to Fonterra Te
supporting his children in their vari- Rapa, where he continued working
ous competitions and events (dance until his retirement in June 2016.
and stage). Willie was a staunch DWU
He kept up with current affairs member right to the end and was
both internationally and domestic, recently photographed proudly
and would debate vigorously with wearing his DWU beanie.
anyone who was willing to ‘go the Sinclair Watson
distance’ with him. DWU Site Delegate
At DWU meetings, Willie would get Fonterra Te Awamutu
his point across and often take you
Keith Liddington 9 February 1940–20 September 2017
S
adly, Keith Liddington, DWU Keith was never a Site Delegate and commonsense in the workplace.
Life Member, has passed and never aspired to become one, Keith’s wife Helen was also a long
away. Keith spent almost all but at all of his dairy factory jobs he serving DWU member and great
of his working life as a dairy worker, was a DWU Department Delegate. support for Keith. Fittingly Keith
and as a DWU Delegate representing Keith was always very involved was carried to his final resting place
his workmates at Paerata, Waharoa, and supportive to his workmates to the Johnny Cash song “I Walk
Frankton Butter Factory and at and the Union. An ordinary work- The Line”.
Dairy Containers (now Fonterra ing class kiwi with an extraordinary Moe mai ra e te Rangatira o Te
Canpac) before retiring. commitment to ensuring fairness Runanga Wai U
18 DairyWorker–November 2017DWU Staff
DWU
NZ Dairy Workers Union
Te Runanga Wai U
Jerome Mika Richard Everson Brett Brown
Organiser Northern Region Organiser Waikato/BOP Region Organiser Waikato/BOP Region
021 885 184 021 824 450 021 116 9005 National Office
jerome@dwu.nz richard@dwu.nz brett@dwu.nz Waikato TUC Building
34 Harwood Street
Hamilton 3204
PO Box 9046
Hamilton 3240
Gavin Warne Jared Phillips Stuart Johnstone
Organiser Central Region Organiser Upper South Island Region Organiser Lower South Island Region
Phone (07) 839 0239
021 824 451 029 494 9863 Appointment made, details Fax (07) 838 0398
gavin@dwu.nz jared@dwu.nz soon/contact DWU Nat. Office
Freepost 538
NZ Dairy Workers Union
PO Box 9046
Hamilton 3240
website:
Chris Flatt Angus McConnell Mark Apiata-Wade www.nzdwu.org.nz
National Secretary Assistant Secretary National Organiser
027 451 3579 021 939 632 021 939 634 email:
chris@dwu.nz angus@dwu.nz mark@dwu.nz info@dwu.nz
Sally Wilson Bobbi Prentice Carne-S. Greenbank Glenn Barnes
Administration Manager Membership Administrator Support Services Administrator Support Services Organiser
07 839 0239 07 839 0239 07 839 0239 021 426 242
sally@dwu.nz bobbi@dwu.nz carne@dwu.nz glenn@dwu.nz
DWU Services
DWU Representatives Union Health Centres
West Auckland: Lincoln Road Henderson
Ph. 09 837 3933
National President: Laura Boynton Otahuhu: 121 Church Street Ph. 09 276 1190
DWU Women’s Committee:
Otara: 3/80 Alexander Crescent Ph. 09 274 9135
National Vice President: Vacant Nici Benington (Southern & Convenor)
Hamilton: Dey Street Ph. 07 856 1211
& Merel van Royen (Southern), LaVina
National Executive: Ireland & Iona Ngapera (Northern), Hamilton Law Centre
Barrie Kanara (Northern), Bill Johnston & Camille Rondon & Rosie Coker (Waikato/ Note: For Employment Law issues please
Jodi Middleton (Waikato/BOP), BOP), Helen Rowe & Lucille Tane (Central), contact your Union Organiser. Our lawyers
Peter Daymond & Bill Bryant (Central), and Carne-S. Greenbank (Co-ordinator) specialise in all aspects of law:
Tom Faulkner & Ray Mills (Southern), t1SPQFSUZUSBOTBDUJPOTt*NNJHSBUJPO
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(South Island) and Lloyd Fafeita (North Karangi Jones (Waikato/BOP & Convenor) Financial members can use the law centre
& Tupaea Ahomiro (Waikato/BOP), which is located at:
Island), Karangi Jones, Runanga/Fono Rep,
Kim Phillips & Vacant (Northern), McCaw Lewis Chapman, 1 London Street
Nici Benington, Women’s Committee Rep Hamilton, Ph. 07 838 2079
Ali Brooks & Rama Phillips (Central),
NZCTU representatives: Paetau Wynyard & Jarvis Boulter (Southern), UniMed
NZCTU Runanga Rep: Tupaea Ahomiro Mark Michael (Pacific Island Rep), and Are your family members covered?
NZCTU Women’s Rep: Nici Benington Mark Apiata-Wade (Co-ordinator) You can easily add to your existing policy. Act
Nat Affiliates Council Rep: Chris Flatt NOW, to take away the financial burden should
National Returning Officer: illness occur. Favourable joining concessions
DWU Welfare Committee: Dave Edwards and premium rates apply. Telephone now for
Vacant (Waikato/BOP), Frank Lancaster details, FREEPHONE 0800 600 666
(Northern), Bernice Mills (Central),
Dental Services
Ian Turner (Southern)
(Waikato only) Hamilton
Garden Place ph. 07 839 5862
19 DairyWorker–November 2017 19NEW!
– HAVE YOUR SAY–
DWU National
Vice-President
Election
DWU members have recently been sent in the mail
their postal ballot papers for the DWU Vice-President
position, left vacant when Laura Boynton was elected
to the DWU National President postition. Voting closes
5pm Wednesday December 20. The three candidates in
surname order are:
t Warren Foote
t Barrie Kanara
t Eileen Maxwell
Also included in your mailout is a short resume of DWU Membership Card
each candidate and Freepost envelope to return your
completed voting paper. All DWU members will soon be receiving
a personalised letter with their new DWU
The Vice-President supports and assists the National Membership Card which doubles as an
President, as well as having all the powers and duties of ‘N3 Employee Benefits Card’ entitling you to
the President when she is absent or unavailable. an extensive range of discounts on quality
goods and services throughout NZ.
Please take the time to vote.
Seasonal Greetings
to all DWU Members and your families
DWU
NZ Dairy Workers Union
DairyWorker is the official newspaper of the NZ Dairy Workers Union Te Runanga Wai U. It is distributed quarterly to financial members of the DWU.
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