Maritime Union statement on Port Otago straddle accident
The Maritime Union says a straddle accident at Port Chalmers on Wednesday 1 July involved one of its members.
Maritime Union notes guilty plea following Lyttelton port death
The Maritime Union of New Zealand has noted the guilty plea of the Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) to charges laid by Worksafe following the death of port worker Brad Fletcher in August 2014.
Vale Peter Conway, a friend of workers
The Maritime Union of New Zealand passes its solidarity and condolences to the family and friends of Peter Conway, who died on 9 June 2015. Peter was a long standing advocate for workers, most prominently during his time as CTU Secretary, and was a good friend to the Maritime Union and its members. We note his […]
No to privatisation – keep Port of Lyttelton in our ownership
The Maritime Union has repeated its warnings that the Christchurch City Council should not privatise key assets including the Port of Lyttelton.
Maritime Union welcomes sentencing in Wellington port death case
The Maritime Union has welcomed the sentencing of a port company following the death of a union member in a workplace accident in 2013.
Perth protest rally targets oil and gas giant Chevron’s New Zealand operation
A large and noisy rally targeting offshore hydrocarbon corporation Chevron has taken place outside the New Zealand consulate in Perth on the morning of Tuesday 12 May 2015.
Maritimes magazine Autumn 2015 edition online now
More accidents follow calls for national inquiry into port safety
Two serious port accidents have occurred since the Maritime Union renewed its calls for a national inquiry into New Zealand’s port safety.
Maritime industry inquiry into health and safety required to “shine a light on dark places”
The Maritime Union is continuing its call for a national inquiry into port and maritime safety.
7 March 2015 — Nationwide Day of Action Against TPPA
The Maritime Union is supporting the national and international campaign against the TPPA (Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement) that undermines workers rights and democratic processes.