Global mining and maritime unions meet in Auckland
Leading international mining and maritime unions representing millions of workers around the world are meeting in Auckland.
Maritime Union concerned by methyl bromide decision
The Maritime Union of New Zealand has spoken out against the decision to allow the continued use of methyl bromide as a fumigant.
Government ports report narrow and biased
The Maritime Union has attacked what it describes as the “narrowness of vision” in yet another report into the state of New Zealand’s ports.
Kaikoura slip shows the importance of coastal shipping
The rundown of New Zealand coastal shipping is threatening New Zealand’s capability to deal with the social and economic fallout from natural disasters.
Deaths of fishing crew members a maritime tragedy
The Maritime Union says the confirmed death of three Indonesian crew members missing after sinking of a fishing vessel Oyang 70 is a tragedy.
National anti-worker attack will be resisted
The Maritime Union of New Zealand says National’s announcement of attacks on workers rights will be fought hard.
Rail campaign Dunedin meeting attracts positive public response
A public meeting in South Dunedin on Monday 12 July to support the campaign to build new trains for Auckland in New Zealand workshops attracted around 50 people.
New Zealand unions protest Mexican government’s use of force against striking workers
New Zealand unions including the Maritime Union delivered a letter to officials of the Mexican Embassy expressing concern at the use of force against Mexican workers.
National budget an attack on working class
The Maritime Union of New Zealand says today’s budget is an attack on working class New Zealanders.
Maritime Union joins calls to reverse KiwiRail decision
The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) is backing calls by the Rail and Maritime Transport Union (RMTU) for the Government to step in to ensure new rail rolling stock for Auckland is made in New Zealand.