AFFCO
Meat company rejects union's claims
More than 75 percent of AFFCO's meat workers have signed individual contracts and only some staff want a collective contract reinstated, the company says.
Meat workers protest 'unfair' contract offer
Dozens of AFFCO meat workers have gathered in northern Hawke's Bay to protest against what they call an unfair contract offer by the plant's owner, Talley's.
Meatworker job conditions could worsen - union
Unions representing meatworkers are worried they may have to sign up to "outrageous working conditions".
1,000 meat workers to strike
One thousand meat workers will strike after yet another breakdown in collective agreement talks between the Talley's owned company Affco and the Meatworkers Union. Audio
Meatworkers say they're now forced to sign individual contracts
A union representing meatworkers says its members are being forced to sign individual contracts that mean more work for less money. Audio
Employment Court to hear meatworkers' case
Employees of a Bay of Plenty meat works will head to court today to argue they're being unlawfully locked out. Audio
Meat workers seek court injunction over job offers
Employees of a Bay of Plenty meat works will head to court today to argue they're being unlawfully locked out. Audio