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17 December 1999 |
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NewsWorkers Support Register Gathers SteamBy Sarah Kaine
More than 250 people have signed up as members of a union activist shock troop, to help on pickets and major industrial campaigns.
The Workers Support Register was launched at the rally against the 'Second Wave' of Reith legislation on August 24 this year. It is basically, a list of supporters prepared to be involved in activities which either defend the rights of workers to organise or assist in organising campaigns. People who sign onto the register opt for varying levels of commitment - from taking part in 'peaceful community assemblies', to becoming correspondence activists, to giving up a Saturday to help organise non-members. So far the response has been encouraging with over 250 people agreeing to be involved with organising efforts. More encouraging than simply the numbers, is the fact that the majority who signed on are prepared to help in any way needed. We've already asked those on the register to assist with a situation facing housekeeping staff at the Hyatt Auckland - but more support is always needed so please consider joining our register and send a letter or fax (as outlined below) to help the Hyatt workers who are facing a management strategy intent on contracting out their jobs. Mr Uli Hoppe Hyatt Hotel Auckland AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND Fax: 0064 9 303 2932 Dear Mr Hoppe, I wish to express my concern at the way you have treated your housekeeping staff. I understand many of your housekeeping staff have long service with the hotel and much valuable experience. I believe that: 1. You have acted with complete disregard to the staff by not consulting with them prior to announcing the decision to contract out. 2. Conducting contract negotiations whilst secretly tendering for their work is an act of bad faith and unworthy of a good employer. 3. Forcing housekeepers to reapply for their own jobs on less terms and conditions is unfair and wrong. I urge you to reconsider your contracting out to Jani-King. Meanwhile, if I ever visit Auckland I will ensure that I do not stay at the Hyatt Hotel and will most certainly be recommending to my family and friends not to stay at the Hyatt Hotel in Auckland. Yours sincerely,
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