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.
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.
Major changes coming to New Zealand waterfront employment
The New Zealand waterfront industry is on the brink of a new era, thanks to years of organizing work and the dedication of one waterfront worker in particular.
Ports of Auckland must not be privatized
Ports must remain in the full ownership of Auckland Council.
Automation report confirms total debacle with failed Ports of Auckland project
A new report into the failure of the automation project at Ports of Auckland Limited (POAL) is a shocking indictment of previous management. What can be learned?