Meatworkers Union
Silver Fern Farms Ashburton sheepmeat plant closure a 'big blow'
17 May 2017
Farming The Meatworkers Union says Silver Fern Farms' plan to close its Ashburton sheepmeat plant is a big blow for the community. About 370 workers will be affected by the closure. Audio
Silver Fern Farms' plant restructure unlawful - ERA
31 Mar 2017
Silver Fern Farms has been found to have acted unlawfully during a staff restructure at its Fairton Meatworks plant near Ashburton.
AFFCO fined $15k and accused of 'union busting'
23 Sep 2016
Meat processor AFFCO is being accused of American-style union busting after it was fined $15,000 by the Employment Relations Authority.