Maritime Union of New Zealand - Latest News [Page 11]
Maritime Union backs calls for shipping lanes
Thursday, 19 December 2013, 11:30 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The union that represents New Zealand shipping crews is backing calls for mandatory shipping lanes on the New Zealand coast. More >>
NZ fisheries under spotlight of global union campaign
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 10:24 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The New Zealand fishing industry is under the spotlight at a major international union meeting on the Asia Pacific fishing industry held in Auckland this week (15–17 October 2013). More >>
Government exempts ships of shame in NZ fishing industry
Wednesday, 31 July 2013, 1:20 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says that an exemption for Japanese tuna fishers and some iwi quota holders in the Fisheries (Foreign Charter Vessels and Other Matters) Amendment Bill should be thrown out. More >>
Warning flag over overseas labour in Rena clean up
Thursday, 6 June 2013, 3:16 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union is concerned that jobs on the Rena clean up project are going to overseas workers while New Zealand seafarers are out of work. More >>
Maritime Workers Join Day Of Action Against Asset Sales
Friday, 26 April 2013, 10:29 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
Maritime Union Of New Zealand Media Release: Maritime Workers Join National Day Of Action Against Asset Sales More >>
Findings on Oyang 70 sinking a stain of NZ's conscience
Friday, 8 March 2013, 4:52 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union of New Zealand says the findings of a Coroner's inquest into the sinking of the Oyang 70, released today, make appalling reading. More >>
MUNZ Asks: Where Are Fishing Industry Jobs for Young NZers?
Friday, 8 March 2013, 9:16 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says the fishing industry must provide well paid jobs for New Zealand workers rather than relying on overseas labour. More >>
Maritime Union members meet to discuss facilitator's finding
Wednesday, 20 February 2013, 10:37 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
Maritime Union members meet to discuss facilitator's findings on Ports of Auckland collective agreement More >>
Maritime Union Response To Facilitators Recommendations
Thursday, 31 January 2013, 3:47 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union of New Zealand welcomes today the message from Ports of Auckland Limited (POAL) that it is willing to compromise, on the basis of the recommendations of the facilitator, to reach the settlement of a collective agreement at the Port. More >>
Ports Of Auckland Fined $40,000 For Illegal Actions
Thursday, 13 December 2012, 9:11 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Employment Relations Authority has fined the Ports of Auckland $40,000 for illegally employing strike breaking contractors during industrial action at the Port earlier this year. More >>
Maritime Union Links To Building "Trans–Pacific Opposition"
Wednesday, 5 December 2012, 11:05 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says the TPPA (Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement) is attracting massive "Trans Pacific" opposition, not just in New Zealand. More >>
Union welcomes Mayor’s intervention in Port dispute
Thursday, 29 November 2012, 5:09 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
In a response to a letter received today from the Mayor of Auckland Len Brown on the Ports of Auckland dispute, the Maritime Union says it is committed to continuing to make every effort to settle a collective agreement with POAL. More >>
Ports of Auckland workers remain united
Monday, 12 November 2012, 10:27 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
Maritime Union of New Zealand members at Ports of Auckland have backed their Union with a vote of confidence. More >>
Ports of Auckland takes law into their own hands – again
Saturday, 10 November 2012, 10:08 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says that once again POAL management have shown their willingness to breach the law in their single-minded attempt to get their own way in undermining job security and balanced working arrangements at the Ports of Auckland. Despite ... More >>
Maritime Union 4th Triennial Conference
Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 1:13 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
Maritime Union of New Zealand General Secretary Joe Fleetwood says the Conference concludes a three year period of intense activity for the Union. More >>
Ports of Auckland workers return to Teal Park with message
Thursday, 4 October 2012, 4:53 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
Maritime Union members at the Ports of Auckland will be gathering at Teal Park tomorrow Friday 5 October 2012 from 2pm until 3.30pm (next to the entrance to the Fergusson Terminal on Tamaki Drive.) The timing of the event will cover shift changeovers at ... More >>
Crisis of accountability with ACIL and Ports of Auckland
Friday, 14 September 2012, 11:31 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says there is a crisis in accountability with Auckland assets such as Ports of Auckland. More >>
ACIL confused about their role in Port of Auckland dispute
Thursday, 13 September 2012, 2:44 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The release of an internal email today shows that ACIL is confused about their role in the Port of Auckland dispute, says the Maritime Union. More >>
Ports of Auckland dispute to be examined at Council meeting
Thursday, 13 September 2012, 9:39 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union is attending the meeting of Auckland City's Accountability and Performance Committee this morning (Thursday 13 September), when ACIL presents its fourth quarterly report for the 2011/2012 year. More >>
Merchant Navy Day commemorated by maritime workers
Monday, 3 September 2012, 1:59 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
Maritime Union of New Zealand members around the country and at sea are acknowledging Merchant Navy Day (3 September) today. More >>
