Maritime Union demands Government action in offshore crewing dispute
A major dispute over crewing of vessels operating in New Zealand’s offshore oil and gas industry has broken out.
Ports of Auckland: it’s about accountability
Comments from an Auckland business leader Michael Barnett about the Ports of Auckland are disrespectful to those who have died or been seriously injured at the Ports.
Ports of Auckland CEO resignation right outcome
From the point of view of union members at the Ports, Mr Gibson’s reign had been negative.
Coastal shipping must complement rail and road
The Government’s announcement today of major investment in rail is a positive move, but there needs to be action on coastal shipping.
Port unions demand stronger penalties for negligent employers
New Zealand’s two port unions have spoken out on Workers Memorial Day (28 April), demanding improvements to health and safety in New Zealand ports.
No progress around health and safety at Ports of Auckland
No progress on health and safety issues was made in an informal meeting with Ports of Auckland management yesterday, but the Union remains open to further discussions around health and safety.
Workers vote no confidence in Ports of Auckland Management and Board
A stopwork meeting of Ports of Auckland workers today renewed calls for a change of leadership at their workplace.
Tony Gibson must go as Ports of Auckland CEO
It is not credible, or morally acceptable, for Ports of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson to remain in his job.
Maritime Union calls for Ports of Auckland CEO to go
The Maritime Union has welcomed the release of the Auckland Council commissioned report into health and safety failings at the Ports of Auckland – and says its findings mean the current CEO must be removed.
Ports of Auckland health and safety report must be released
The Maritime Union says the failure to promptly take steps to enable the public release of a health and safety report at Ports of Auckland should be the final straw for the Auckland Council.