Further strike action at fuel distribution company Southfuels has been averted as an agreement has been reached that will see drivers being paid additional rates while working overtime. Drivers at Southfuels (also trading as Northfuels) have accepted an offer from the company that will see the introduction of overtime rates when working long hours, a wage increase by a minimum of 3% and a new rate of $35 per hour for cover drivers. The drivers will also have their paid sick leave entitlements doubled. Around a third of the company’s drivers and the majority of North Island drivers carried out a partial strike in ... (full story)