DB workers take strike action, get deal

Workers at Dominion Brewery's Timaru and Greymouth plant took four days of strike action this week after the company made them a nil pay offer.

The strike was followed by negotiations on Thursday and a new offer is currently being put to members for ratification.

EPMU lead organiser Ted Thornton says the new offer is a good one.

"All of the delegates are happy with the deal now money has been substantially increased and the term has been set at ten months."

"We're recommending members accept the offer," says Thornton, "and it is now in their hands."

The DB collective agreement covers EPMU and Service and Food Workers Union members in Auckland, Mangatainoka, Timaru and Greymouth.