Notice of Strike Action Withdrawn

11 December 2020
Company Announcement

Private Bag 2040 New Plymouth 4342 | 330 Devon Street East New Plymouth 4312
STRIKE ACTION WITHDRAWN

Pacific Fuel Haul, a division of transport and logistics company, TIL Logistics Group Limited, advises
that it has successfully concluded mediation and agreed terms in principle with First Union, on
behalf of 182 of the business’ truck drivers. The agreed terms of settlement will now be put to Union
members to vote on.
The Union has lifted its strike notice, effective immediately.
Pacific Fuel Haul is pleased to have reached this agreement, which will ensure no disruption to fuel
supplies in the busy lead up to Christmas, and further enhances the working and pay conditions for
its drivers.
Pacific Fuel Haul CEO, Stephen Owles, said: “We pride ourselves on the employment terms we offer
our drivers, including three months of training for new drivers, hourly rates well above industry
average, sick leave, long tenure bonuses and redundancy provisions. The terms agreed today will
further enhance our offer to our valued and specialist drivers and reinforces our position as a leading
employer in the sector.
“The Union will recommend to its members to accept the agreement reached at the bargaining
table.
“We are conscious that this has been a stressful time for all involved including our drivers, other staff
and our customers, and we are happy that we have been able to reach a resolution before
Christmas.”
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.