Maritime Union joins calls to reverse KiwiRail decision
The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) is backing calls by the Rail and Maritime Transport Union (RMTU) for the Government to step in to ensure new rail rolling stock for Auckland is made in New Zealand.
TPC Wellington cleared for departure following negotiations
The Maritime Union of New Zealand says it has cleared the TPC Wellington to leave Marsden Point after working with crew members to arrange their repatriation.
Maritime Union seeks answers for Marsden Point deaths
The Maritime Union says that it will be looking into health and safety aboard the bulk carrier TPC Wellington after a serious accident.
Maersk concerns on port merger hard to take seriously
The Maritime Union has dismissed comments by global shipping line Maersk about the merger of Port of Lyttelton and Port of Otago.
Maritimes magazine Autumn 2010 online now
The Autumn 2010 edition of the Maritimes magazine is now available online to download.
Crew concerns include pay and pirates
International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) New Zealand inspector Grahame McLaren says the case of 10 Sri Lankan crew members aboard the MV Charelle docked at the Ports of Auckland are an example of the hardships experienced by seafarers around the world.
Time is up for Methyl Bromide
The Maritime Union is backing rallies in New Zealand ports over the next week to end the use of methyl bromide.
Solidarity with Boron Workers
The Maritime Union of New Zealand extends its solidarity to ILWU Local 30 in Boron, California.
Regulation of trucking required to prevent road carnage
The Maritime Union of New Zealand is backing calls to tighten up industry regulations to protect truck drivers and the travelling public.
Police surveillance a waste of time and money
The Maritime Union says police have better things to do than expending major resources on running surveillance operations on union pickets and political groups.