HISTORY / BACKGROUND
Border Ops Association (BOA) is a new union that has been registered as of April 2017 and signed a collective agreement with the Ministry for Primary Industry (MPI) on June 23, 2017.
BOA was started by MPI staff so that they have a choice and voice in how they are represented on employment matters. As a union that is internal to MPI, it is believed that this will ensure issues and concerns that are unique to our employment relationship with MPI will be the focus of any future discussions, including terms of employment.
This union is transparent, open, honest and support members in getting the best result in respect of issues that arise about their employment with MPI. BOA is committed to keeping their members updated on the progress of matters that concern them and want to ensure that all voices are heard.
BOA’s objective is to build an ongoing and constructive relationship with MPI management so that issues can be discussed and resolved as they arise, not only when a new Collective Agreement needs to be negotiated.
To achieve this goal BOA want to build a strong membership base that will allow us to have a strong voice when it comes to negotiations or when issues arise that affect BOA members. Strength in numbers will also ensure members spread any costs associated with achieving outcomes that
benefit all members.
BOA’s objective is to build an ongoing and constructive relationship with MPI management so that issues can be discussed and resolved as they arise, not only when a new Collective Agreement needs to be negotiated.
To achieve this goal BOA want to build a strong membership base that will allow us to have a strong voice when it comes to negotiations or when issues arise that affect BOA members. Strength in numbers will also ensure members spread any costs associated with achieving outcomes that
benefit all members.
MEET THE TEAM
Jaco Greyling
Co-President – North Island Wellington & Regional Staff
027 836 7995
Timothy Mcleod
Co-President & Committee member – Christchurch & South Island
021 175 8701
Michael Braks
Committee member – Auckland Permanent & rotational Staff
029 909 8530
MISSION, VISION AND VALUES
Our Vision
Our vision is to be a trade union growing in size and influence by being held in high regard by the membership, with a high level of loyalty and activism.
Our Mission
Our mission is to be regarded by our members as the best trade union.
This will be through:
- The excellence of our services and representatives
- The effectiveness of our workplace organisation
- The positive influence we have on employers and government in pursuit of trade union aims and values
Our Values
Our values are necessary to ensure we provide outstanding member service and maintain our independence.
Our values are necessary to ensure we provide outstanding member service and maintain our independence.
BOA and those who represent it will:
- Act with integrity and principle;
- Work together;
- Operate in an open, democratic and representative manner;
- Strive for excellence;
- Make things happen and set the agenda
Contact Us
BOA is a union started by MPI employees for MPI employees. We are committed to helping the people we work with and understand the environment you work in