Maritime Union offers solidarity to Japan
The Maritime Union of New Zealand has offered its sympathy and solidarity with the people of Japan following the devastating earthquake and tsunami of 11 March.
Maritime workers relief fund for Canterbury earthquake
The Maritime Union of New Zealand has started a relief fund to assist maritime workers and their families affected by the devastating earthquake.
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.
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.
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.
Employment law changes will create backlash against Government
The Maritime Union of New Zealand has vowed to go on the offensive against employment law changes pushed through by the National Government.