Thursday 25 November 2021 was a historic day as long serving Wellington official John Whiting had his last Wellington Branch executive meeting.
John retires leaving behind a branch going forward and in good heart.
National officials joined the meeting through Zoom and congratulations were offered to John for a working life of union principles, hard work and leadership in many roles on the job and for the Union.
The Maritime Union of New Zealand was formed in 2002 when the New Zealand Waterfront Workers’ Union and the New Zealand Seafarers’ Union joined together. We represent waterfront workers, seafarers and related workers in New Zealand.
The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) has welcomed the High Court’s decision to dismiss the appeal of former Ports of Auckland Chief Executive Tony Gibson, calling the ruling a major victory for workers.
Maritime Union of New Zealand Wellington Branch Secretary Fiona Mansell says the Union is deeply saddened after a passenger fell overboard from the Kaiarahi ferry in the Cook Strait overnight.
The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) is voicing its concern regarding the welfare of underpaid seafarers onboard the vessel Vega (formerly the Aratere), which is sitting at anchor in Tasman Bay for over 50 days.
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Well done fellow worker for your tireless work in advancing the welfare and working conditions of your fellow workers. BRAVO ZULU