Maritime Union notes guilty plea following Lyttelton port death
The Maritime Union of New Zealand has noted the guilty plea of the Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) to charges laid by Worksafe following the death of port worker Brad Fletcher in August 2014.
Vale Peter Conway, a friend of workers
The Maritime Union of New Zealand passes its solidarity and condolences to the family and friends of Peter Conway, who died on 9 June 2015. Peter was a long standing advocate for workers, most prominently during his time as CTU Secretary, and was a good friend to the Maritime Union and its members. We note his […]
No to privatisation – keep Port of Lyttelton in our ownership
The Maritime Union has repeated its warnings that the Christchurch City Council should not privatise key assets including the Port of Lyttelton.
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.
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.