New cross-Tasman maritime worker federation to bolster MUA and MUNZ power in Kiwi and Australian ports
At the Maritime Union of Australia’s National Conference in Adelaide the MUA and the Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) announced a new federation bringing together the two unions in a formal arrangement to build workers’ power at ports throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Maritime Union acknowledges death of Efeso Collins
The Maritime Union of New Zealand has paid tribute to Green MP Fa’anana Efeso Collins who has died in Auckland.
Cook Strait connection in limbo
Pressure is mounting on the Government to provide leadership on the Cook Strait ferries.
MUNZ Wellington Picnic Day – Family Day 23 March 2024
The Pavilion, Avalon Park, Lower Hutt
Saturday 23 March 2024, 1200–1600
Successful resolution for Australian port workers at DP World
The Maritime Union of New Zealand has offered its congratulations to the Maritime Union of Australia for the successful resolution of the industrial dispute at DP World terminals.
New Zealand maritime workers support Australian workers at DP World
Australian port workers at DP World have the full support of New Zealand maritime workers.
Port strike in Bluff called off
Workers at port company Southport were planning to walk off the job this morning for 48 hours, but last minute negotiations resulted in a positive outcome.
Maritime Union opposes Red Sea military involvement
The Maritime Union is opposing the decision by the coalition Government to send a detachment of New Zealand military to the Red Sea, after a request from the United States of America.
Vale John O’Neill
Respected retired seafarer John O’Neill passed away on 22 January 2024 after a short illness.
Prosecution exposes lack of Government ferry plan
The Maritime Union is calling on the Government to review its decision to dump planned new Cook Strait ferries after the prosecution of a ferry operator.