New Zealand workers rally in support of Mexican workers
New Zealand union representatives will rally on Thursday 17 February 2011 outside the Mexican Embassy in Wellington at 12.30pm in support of Mexican workers’ rights as part of an international week of solidarity actions.
1951 lockout documentary (part 1)
In 1951, New Zealand temporarily became a police state. Civil liberties were curtailed, freedom of speech denied, and the Government used force against its own citizens. This film tells the story of the infamous lockout of waterside workers and the nationwide strike which followed.
Winning in the world’s ports
In every corner of the globe, dock workers’ unions are organising. A film produced for the ITF dockers section conference at the ITF 42nd Congress.
Workers must resist National’s privatization plans
National’s plan to sell off our public assets must be stopped.
Offshore oil and gas safety needs immediate action
The Maritime Union says the Government needs to boost its monitoring and enforcement of safety regulations for the offshore oil and gas industry.
Maritimes magazine Summer 2010/2011 issue out now
The Summer 2010/2011 edition of the Maritimes magazine is now available for download.
Rail manufacturing decision idiotic
The Maritime Union of New Zealand says the decision by KiwiRail to offshore production of rail wagons is an indictment on the National Government and KiwiRail management.
Too many workers losing lives in maritime disasters
The Maritime Union of New Zealand says that too many workers being killed or injured on overseas vessels in and around New Zealand waters.
TPPA free trade deal should be dropped
The Maritime Union is calling for the abandonment of the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement, describing the free trade plan as a “sell out to global corporations.”
Maritime workers support student campaign
The Maritime Union is supporting the Save Our Services campaign by New Zealand students to stop voluntary student membership (VSM) of student associations.