Things get tougher from 1 April
From from 1 April 2011 new employment laws will make work even tougher.
Reverse tax cuts for millionaires – and leave our public services alone!
New Zealand workers should copy workers in the UK, USA, Ireland and France who have strongly resisted attacks on public services and workers in those services.
Maritime Union offers solidarity to Japan
The Maritime Union of New Zealand has offered its sympathy and solidarity with the people of Japan following the devastating earthquake and tsunami of 11 March.
Maritime workers relief fund for Canterbury earthquake
The Maritime Union of New Zealand has started a relief fund to assist maritime workers and their families affected by the devastating earthquake.
New Zealand workers rally in support of Mexican workers
New Zealand union representatives will rally on Thursday 17 February 2011 outside the Mexican Embassy in Wellington at 12.30pm in support of Mexican workers’ rights as part of an international week of solidarity actions.
1951 lockout documentary (part 1)
In 1951, New Zealand temporarily became a police state. Civil liberties were curtailed, freedom of speech denied, and the Government used force against its own citizens. This film tells the story of the infamous lockout of waterside workers and the nationwide strike which followed.
Winning in the world’s ports
In every corner of the globe, dock workers’ unions are organising. A film produced for the ITF dockers section conference at the ITF 42nd Congress.
Workers must resist National’s privatization plans
National’s plan to sell off our public assets must be stopped.
Offshore oil and gas safety needs immediate action
The Maritime Union says the Government needs to boost its monitoring and enforcement of safety regulations for the offshore oil and gas industry.
Maritimes magazine Summer 2010/2011 issue out now
The Summer 2010/2011 edition of the Maritimes magazine is now available for download.