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Port CEO bombards workers with letters/threatens outsourcing
Monday, 12 December 2011, 4:02 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union of New Zealand says union members who work at Ports of Auckland have been bombarded with intimidating letters from their CEO, including one that outlines a proposal to contract out all waterfront work at the Port. More >>
Maritime Union says CEO's approach blocking solution
Sunday, 11 December 2011, 10:59 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says that the approach of the Ports of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson to the current industrial dispute is blocking any hopes of an early resolution. More >>
Ports of Auckland "bogus claims" harming negotiations
Friday, 9 December 2011, 12:23 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union of New Zealand has attacked "bogus claims" by Ports of Auckland management that workers are to blame for the loss of Maersk's Southern Star shipping service at Ports of Auckland. More >>
CEO comments on Maersk decision "mistaken and confused"
Wednesday, 7 December 2011, 9:44 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
Maritime Union of New Zealand media release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday 6 December 2011 The Maritime Union says comments by Ports of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson about Maersk shipping pulling their Auckland service are mistaken and confused. More >>
Maritime Union outlines priorities for secure jobs
Thursday, 24 November 2011, 11:58 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union of New Zealand says secure jobs, improved wages and conditions, national sovereignty, and major improvements to New Zealand's maritime and transport policy are its election priorities. More >>
Maritime workers under threat from slack industry regulation
Wednesday, 23 November 2011, 12:46 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union is warning that New Zealand workers are under threat due to lack of regulation and enforcement of standards in industry. Maritime Union General Secretary Joe Fleetwood says a lax attitude and a view that workers are expendable is present ... More >>
Company bullies workers
Thursday, 17 November 2011, 12:26 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union is backing locked out meat workers at the CMP plant in Marton with financial support and a solidarity donation. More >>
Maritime Union of New Zealand backs MMP
Wednesday, 16 November 2011, 4:19 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union is backing keeping the MMP voting system in the upcoming Referendum on Saturday 26 November. Maritime Union of New Zealand General Secretary Joe Fleetwood says the Union was recommending its members and all working people vote to retain ... More >>
Maritime Union Calls For NZ To Pull Out Of FTA Deals
Wednesday, 16 November 2011, 8:54 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) free trade deal is a threat to democracy in New Zealand. More >>
Fishing charges for officers point to industry wide failings
Monday, 17 October 2011, 10:14 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says it will raise the situation of the Oyang 75 fishery prosecutions when it appears before a hearing tomorrow (Monday 17 October) for the Government Inquiry into Foreign Charter Vessels in the New Zealand fishing industry. More >>
Maritime Union: holes in Rena's official seaworthy accounts
Friday, 14 October 2011, 10:56 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union has renewed calls for inspection reports on the Rena to be made public and for clarification of what a Maritime New Zealand inspection involves. More >>
Ultimate Responsibility for Rena Lies with the Government
Wednesday, 12 October 2011, 8:41 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says that the responsibility for the Rena disaster lies with Government and authorities as much as with individual crew members. More >>
Grounded ship Rena had "multiple deficiencies"
Monday, 10 October 2011, 1:00 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
Maritime Union of New Zealand media release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday 10 October 2011 The Maritime Union is asking Maritime New Zealand to release to the public any of their reports on the Rena after information was uncovered showing the ship had ... More >>
Port Unions Condemn Plan to Slash Jobs at Port Otago
Friday, 30 September 2011, 11:43 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The two main waterfront unions have condemned a proposal to slash 12 jobs at Port Otago. More >>
Fishing inquiry must shine a light into dark places
Tuesday, 23 August 2011, 3:05 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union of New Zealand has welcomed today's announcement by the Government of the terms of reference and panel for an official and wide ranging inquiry into foreign owned vessels in the fishing industry. More >>
Maritime Union backing Tax Justice at petition handover
Monday, 15 August 2011, 10:23 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union will be among official campaign supporters attending the handover of the Tax Justice petition at Parliament Buildings tomorrow Tuesday 16 August 2011. More >>
Maritime Union has strong views on transport productivity
Sunday, 24 July 2011, 11:40 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says it intends to make sure a Government inquiry into transport and logistics is not just about promoting privatization in the ports sector. More >>
"Time to lance the boil" in fishing industry shame
Thursday, 14 July 2011, 5:24 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
Maritime Union of New Zealand media release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday 14 July 2011 The Maritime Union says the announcement of a ministerial inquiry into foreign fishing charter vessels in New Zealand waters is long overdue. The union says ongoing ... More >>
Free trade deals a threat to New Zealand's future
Thursday, 23 June 2011, 1:54 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union has hit out at free trade deals after revelations that China was imposing sanctions at will on New Zealand dairy products. More >>
New Zealand Maritime Workers Board Flag of Convenience Ships
Tuesday, 31 May 2011, 4:50 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
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. More >>
