After six weeks locked out from the Kawerau paper mill, workers finally returned to the job Monday morning, having accepted a revised pay offer from Swedish-based company Essity.
The deal ensures that mill workers' income stays ahead of inflation, and comes as a relief to the Pulp and Paper Workers Union after months of tense negotiations.
Bay of Plenty Times reporting developments in the Kawerau mill lockout. Photo: RNZ Mediawatch
Union secretary Tane Phillips spoke to Morning Report
