SkyCity hoses down union claims over potential job losses

SkyCity hoses down union claims over potential job losses
Victoria Young
SkyCity Entertainment Group has hosed down union claims that almost half its convention centre workforce was at risk, saying just eight jobs were affected by a consultation process. The casino operator said the looming closure of the convention centre and delayed opening of the new site meant there would be a period where no events would be held. Eight jobs were affected by the delay, and a spokeswoman said those roles have been either redeployed or offered redundancy. Unite Union representative senior organiser Joe Carolan said some...

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