New Zealand fisheries under spotlight of global union campaign
The New Zealand fishing industry is under the spotlight of a major international union campaign From Catcher to Counter.
Warning flag over overseas labour in Rena cleanup
The Maritime Union is concerned that jobs on the Rena clean up project are going to overseas workers while New Zealand seafarers are out of work.
Maritime workers join national day of action against asset sales
Maritime workers will be among thousands of people joining rallies in cities around New Zealand this Saturday 27 April to demand no asset sales.
New Zealand maritime workers played a leading role in supporting the UK miners in their darkest hour, under savage attack from the Thatcher Tory Government
The story of how New Zealand seamen donated tens of thousands of dollars and sent a secret container of 18,100 pounds of lamb to the UK miners in 1984/1985.
Serious questions around container toxic gas risk
An official report that exposed massive safety risks around toxic gases in shipping containers shows workers are being placed in danger every day.
Findings on Oyang 70 sinking a stain of New Zealand’s conscience
The Maritime Union of New Zealand says the findings of a Coroner’s inquest into the sinking of the Oyang 70, released today, make appalling reading.
Where are the fishing industry jobs for young New Zealanders?
The Maritime Union says the fishing industry must provide well paid jobs for New Zealand workers rather than relying on overseas labour.
Ports of Auckland workers meet to discuss facilitator’s findings
Maritime Union of New Zealand members at the Ports of Auckland met this morning to look at the recommendations of the Employment Relations Authority facilitator on the dispute.
Maritime Union response to facilitators recommendations on Ports of Auckland
The Maritime Union of New Zealand welcomes today the message from Ports of Auckland Limited (POAL) that it is willing to compromise, on the basis of the recommendations of the facilitator, to reach the settlement of a collective agreement at the Port.
Ports of Auckland fined $40,000 for illegal actions against its workforce
The Employment Relations Authority has fined the Ports of Auckland $40,000 for illegally employing strike breaking contractors during industrial action at the Port earlier this year.