Maritimes magazine Winter 2011 now online
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“Time to lance the boil” in fishing industry shame
The announcement of a ministerial inquiry into foreign fishing charter vessels in New Zealand waters is long overdue.
Free trade deals a threat to New Zealand’s future
The Maritime Union has hit out at free trade deals after revelations that China was imposing sanctions at will on New Zealand dairy products.
Maritime workers board Flag of Convenience ships in national week of action
New Zealand maritime workers will be going up the gangway this week to check out ships flying “flags of convenience” and ensure that crew conditions, wages, and health and safety standards are up to scratch.
Transport workers mobilize as overseas rolling stock arrives in New Zealand
The New Zealand affiliates of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) met today to discuss their concerns with the arrival of KiwiRail’s new locomotives in the country.
Government must improve offshore exploration safety
OIl and gas alliance unions are calling on the Government to boost safety measures in the offshore industry.
Spotlight goes on abuse of overseas crews
The publication of a report on the exploitation of overseas fishing crews in New Zealand waters by the Sunday Star Times today has “lifted the lid” on what is going on in the industry.
Maritime Union will campaign against Government attacks on workers
Changes in employment law from 1 April 2011 are just the start of a broader attack on New Zealand’s society by the National Government’s right wing agenda.
Maritimes magazine Autumn 2011 online now
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Interport 2011
Interport 2011 video by Stu Crawford of MUNZ Local 10 Port Chalmers Dunedin Branch