The Maritimes magazine Spring 2015 edition online now
National government betrays NZers in TPPA deal
‘This deal is a travesty of democracy’, said Professor Jane Kelsey about the conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) in Atlanta, USA, on 6 October 2015.
Petition to remember the “Doris Disaster”
Ten watersider workers at Napier died in 1932 in this maritime tragedy. Some of their descendants now have a petition online to rename a local landmark in their memory.
Sentencing for Lyttelton port death
The Maritime Union has acknowledged the sentencing of Lyttelton Port Company for the 2014 death of Lyttelton port worker Brad Fletcher.
Maritimes magazine Winter 2015 edition online now
Health and safety reforms must not be watered down
The Government must get the Health and Safety Reform Bill back on track and not water down its central protections for workers.
Meddling with health and safety bill a disgrace
The Maritime Union has denounced the watering down of the Health and Safety Reform Bill as pandering to a greedy and irresponsible minority.
Maritime Union comes to assistance of distressed crew on Lancelot V
Foreign crew aboard a detained ship in Tauranga have received interim payments totalling thousands of dollars after unions intervened following several months of serious problems.
Trans Tasman maritime unions meet with NZ politicians in Chevron campaign
A global campaign against oil operator Chevron has come to New Zealand, with maritime unions saying the company has a bad record of dealing with local communities around the world.
286 Killed In A Small Business
When 29 men died at Pike River mine, the Government promised stronger health and safety laws to protect workers.
But now, if you work for a small business they want to leave you out.