Maritime workers build “trans–Pacific opposition” to TPPA free trade deal
The Maritime Union is playing an active role in the campaign against the TPPA free trade deal and has linked up to North American maritime workers fighting against the free trade deal.
Maritime Union welcomes Mayor’s intervention in Port of Auckland dispute
In a response to a letter received today from the Mayor of Auckland Len Brown on the Ports of Auckland dispute, the Maritime Union says it is committed to continuing to make every effort to settle a collective agreement with POAL.
Ports of Auckland workers remain united
Maritime Union of New Zealand members at Ports of Auckland have backed their Union with a vote of confidence.
Maritime Union holds 4th Triennial Conference 6–9 November 2012
Maritime Union of New Zealand General Secretary Joe Fleetwood says the Conference concludes a three year period of intense activity for the Union.
Ports of Auckland workers return to Teal Park with message
Maritime Union members at the Ports of Auckland will be gathering at Teal Park on Friday 5 October 2012 from 2pm until 3.30pm (next to the entrance to the Fergusson Terminal on Tamaki Drive.)
A crisis of accountability with ACIL and Ports of Auckland
The Maritime Union says there is a crisis in accountability with Auckland assets such as Ports of Auckland.
ACIL confused about their role in Port of Auckland dispute
The release of an internal email today shows that ACIL is confused about their role in the Port of Auckland dispute, says the Maritime Union.
Maritime workers commemorate Merchant Navy Day
Maritime Union of New Zealand members around the country and at sea are acknowledging Merchant Navy Day (3 September) today.
New ports bill a positive move
The Maritime Union says a new members bill that will increase the transparency and accountability of publicly owned New Zealand ports is a positive move and has wide support.
Ports of Auckland shareholder asked for accountability over dispute decisions
The Maritime Union says ACIL, the sole shareholder of the Ports of Auckland Limited (POAL), must shine a spotlight on the role played by port management and POAL Board of Directors in the current industrial dispute.