Merry Christmas from the Maritime Union
2022 was a big year for our Union and 2023 will be just as big. Safe safe and have a great summer!
Statement on death of MSC Resilient III crew member in Bluff
The death of a foreign crew member aboard the MSC Resilient III in South Port in Bluff on Wednesday 21 December 2022 is a sad and stark reminder of how dangerous the maritime industry is.
Ports of Auckland and Maritime Union join forces to agree industry first
Maritime Union New Zealand (MUNZ) and Ports of Auckland (POAL) have today agreed to a pay structure which provides Stevedore more stability of income.
Maritimes December 2022
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Port workers reject ‘privatisation’ roadmap for Lyttelton Port Company
Workers at Ports of Lyttelton have strongly rejected an attack on their work in a privatisation report to the Christchurch City Council.
Maritime unions say jet fuel debacle has exposed predicted weakness in system
Three of New Zealand’s maritime unions say fuel companies Z, Mobil and BP have let New Zealand down after off-spec jet fuel threatens to disrupt pre-Christmas flights.
Fatigue guidelines for ports industry
The Maritime Union has welcomed new guidelines for managing fatigue in the ports industry.
Ports of Auckland row damaging to economy
The Maritime Union says the Ports of Auckland is too important to the country to be drawn into a local power struggle.
New Zealand maritime workers back Australian tug crews in Svitzer dispute
Svitzer management are attempting clawbacks of wages, reducing job security, and undermining safety standards, for their Australian tug crews.
Spotlight needs to go on Ports of Auckland privatization rumours
The Maritime Union is concerned about rumours of privatization at the Ports of Auckland, involving global network terminal operator (GNT) DP World leasing operations.