The reality of National’s “90 day fire at will” laws

August 12, 2010

Heather Smith tells the story of how she was unfairly dismissed under John Key's new 90 day law.

Heather Smith tells the story of how she was unfairly dismissed under John Key’s new 90 day law.

Welcome to the Maritime Union

The Maritime Union of New Zealand was formed in 2002 when the New Zealand Waterfront Workers’ Union and the New Zealand Seafarers’ Union joined together. We represent waterfront workers, seafarers and related workers in New Zealand.

20 October 2024

MUNZ welcomes party support for coastal shipping and fair conditions for maritime workers

The Maritime Union of New Zealand has welcomed support from Labour, the Greens and the Alliance for its election policy proposals to rebuild coastal shipping and protect the pay and conditions of New Zealand port workers and seafarers.

26 October 2026