Pacific Fuel Haul receives notice of industrial action

3 December 2018
Company Announcement

330 Devon St East, New Plymouth
NEW ZEALAND WIDE | NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS

PFH RECEIVES NOTICE OF INDUSTRIAL ACTION

Pacific Fuel Haul (PFH), a division of TIL Logistics Group Limited, advises that it has been issued
with a notice of strike action by First Union, which represents approximately 64% of PFH’s truck
driving personnel.

The company has been in collective employment bargaining with the Union since 10 August 2018.
The notice proposes a complete withdrawal of labour from 0001 hours on 16 December until
2359 hours on 20 December 2018.

Pacific Fuel Haul said it was extremely disappointed by the intended strike action to be taken by
Union employees, and particularly their timing of the strike for the busy week before Christmas.

CEO of Pacific Fuel Haul, Stephen Owles, said: ““We are concerned at the impact of the strike on
New Zealanders just before Christmas. PFH will be working with other staff and drivers to
minimise disruption and maintain supplies during the strike period.

“We believe our offer is fair and reasonable, offering an attractive increase above CPI. However,
given the Union’s rejection of PFH’s offer, on Friday 30 November 2018 both parties had agreed
to mediation as a pathway to a solution. We were frustrated the Union then chose to announce
on Saturday 1 December its notification of strike action. While we recognise the right of Union
members to strike, the length of the strike action (five days) is entirely inconsistent with the
restraint shown by other essential sectors over recent months.

“We remain open to continuing discussions in ‘good faith’ with the Union and remain positive of a
mutually acceptable outcome.”

PFH has a history of paying some of the highest rates in the industry and year on year has
provided increases at rates in excess of the CPI. Following three months of training, funded by
PFH, most drivers are currently earning upwards of $100,000 per year.

Alan Pearson, CEO of TIL said that strike notice was not currently expected to have any material
effect on TIL’s results.

ENDS

For further information and media assistance, please contact:

Stephen Owles
Divisional CEO – PFH
Phone: +64 27 315 3336
Email:
Stephen.owles@pacificfuelhaul.co.nz
Alan Pearson
Group CEO - TIL
Phone: +64 6 7559457
Email: alan.pearson@til.kiwi

Jackie Ellis
Media Liaison
Phone: + 64 27 246 2505
Email: jackie@ellisandco.co.nz

About TIL Logistics Group Limited (TLL)

TLL is one of the largest domestic freight and logistics businesses in New Zealand, with a
nationwide network of branches, depots and warehouses. TLL’s activities include transporting and
warehousing freight throughout New Zealand and co-ordinating freight movements offshore with
the assistance of international alliances. TLL also has a specialist road tanker division which is one
of the largest operators in the New Zealand fuel delivery market.