Pacific Fuel Haul receives notice of industrial action

4
th
December 2020
Company Announcement


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 65% of PFH’s truck
driving personnel. The notice proposes a complete withdrawal of labour from 1500 hours on 18
December 2020 until 2359 hours on 24 December 2020.

Pacific Fuel Haul has been in involved in collective employment bargaining with the Union since
July 2020.

Despite the challenges of COVID-19 and the impact on the business, Pacific Fuel Haul has retained
all its drivers over this time. Additionally, the company is offering an increased pay offer to
drivers, equal to the increase in the Consumer Price Index, which it believes to be fair and
reasonable, given the current environment.

CEO of Pacific Fuel Haul, Stephen Owles, said: “We are concerned that the Union has deliberately
targeted a time that will cause the most disruption to our customers and the everyday New
Zealanders they serve, in the week before Christmas.

“December is one of our busiest months, with high demand for fuel deliveries to service stations,
farms and businesses throughout New Zealand. We are concerned at the impact strike action will
have on these businesses and their customers, in what has already been a challenging year.

“Disappointingly, this strategy seems to have become the modus operandi for the Union, with
industrial action also notified at this time of the year, just two years ago.

“Pacific Fuel Haul has made it clear it is open to discussions and has indeed, tabled an increased
pay offer for drivers. We have been engaged in good faith discussions with the Union and remain
positive of a mutually acceptable outcome.“

Pacific Fuel Haul has a history of paying some of the highest rates in the industry, as evidenced by
its ability to attract and retain good staff. Following three months of training at an average cost of
$28,000 per driver 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:
Jackie Ellis, Media Liaison, Phone: + 64 27 246 2505 Email: jackie@ellisandco.co.nz

Alan Pearson
Chief Executive Officer
Phone: +64 6 7559457
Email: alan.pearson@til.kiwi

Stephen Owles
Divisional CEO – PFH
Phone: +64 27 315 3336
Email: Stephen.owles@pacificfuelhaul.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.