December 16, 2009

Maritime workers oppose Ports of Auckland privatization sneak plan

The Mari­time Uni­on of New Zea­l­and says any attempt to privat­ize the Ports of Auck­land will be met with massive oppos­i­tion.

The Gov­ern­ment wants to repeal a law requir­ing a ref­er­en­dum before shares are sold in the port as part of Super City legis­la­tion.

Mari­time Uni­on Auck­land Branch Loc­al 13 Sec­ret­ary Rus­sell Mayn says the work­force at the port is firmly opposed to any part or full privat­iz­a­tion of the port.

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