Maritime Union welcomes sentencing in Wellington port death case
The Maritime Union has welcomed the sentencing of a port company following the death of a union member in a workplace accident in 2013.
Perth protest rally targets oil and gas giant Chevron’s New Zealand operation
A large and noisy rally targeting offshore hydrocarbon corporation Chevron has taken place outside the New Zealand consulate in Perth on the morning of Tuesday 12 May 2015.
Maritimes magazine Autumn 2015 edition online now
More accidents follow calls for national inquiry into port safety
Two serious port accidents have occurred since the Maritime Union renewed its calls for a national inquiry into New Zealand’s port safety.
Maritime industry inquiry into health and safety required to “shine a light on dark places”
The Maritime Union is continuing its call for a national inquiry into port and maritime safety.
7 March 2015 — Nationwide Day of Action Against TPPA
The Maritime Union is supporting the national and international campaign against the TPPA (Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement) that undermines workers rights and democratic processes.
Sign the petition against zero hour contracts
The Maritime Union is supporting the campaign against zero hour contracts. Please sign the Labour Party petition here.
Maritime Union members ratify collective employment agreement with Ports of Auckland Limited
Maritime Union members at the Ports of Auckland Limited have ratified a proposed agreement with their employer.
Defend the Right to Strike
Employer groups around the world try to undermine the right to strike. Join the global action on February 18 to stop them.
Maritime Union supports UK Award-Winning Play About Paul Robeson at Fringe NZ
Paul Robeson is a name that would be known to most trade unionists of the older generation, and to many younger ones well versed in labour and trade union history.