Maritime Union of New Zealand - Latest News [Page 17]
Spotlight goes on abuse of overseas crews
Sunday, 3 April 2011, 2:31 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says the publication of a report on the exploitation of overseas fishing crews in New Zealand waters by the Sunday Star Times today has "lifted the lid" on what is going on in the industry. More >>
Maritime Union will campaign against Govt attacks on workers
Friday, 1 April 2011, 4:59 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union of New Zealand says changes in employment law today are just the start of a broader attack on New Zealand's society by the National Government's right wing agenda. Maritime Union General Secretary Joe Fleetwood says the changes to employment ... More >>
Reverse Tax Cuts for Millionaires and Leave Public Servicr
Tuesday, 29 March 2011, 5:25 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union of New Zealand says New Zealand workers have to get ready for a serious and long term battle to defend public services. More >>
Workers urged to resist National's privatization plans
Wednesday, 26 January 2011, 3:12 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
Maritime Union of New Zealand media release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday 26 January 2011 The Maritime Union says the planned privatization of key public assets must be stopped. The Prime Minister announced today the National Government were planning ... More >>
Offshore oil and gas safety needs immediate action
Tuesday, 21 December 2010, 11:51 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says the Government needs to boost its monitoring and enforcement of safety regulations for the offshore oil and gas industry. More >>
Rail manufacturing decision idiotic, says Maritime Union
Wednesday, 15 December 2010, 3:41 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union of New Zealand says the decision by KiwiRail to offshore production of rail wagons is an indictment on the National Government and KiwiRail management. More >>
Too many workers losing lives in maritime disasters
Wednesday, 15 December 2010, 11:25 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
Maritime Union of New Zealand media release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday 14 December 2010 The Maritime Union of New Zealand says that too many workers being killed or injured on overseas vessels in and around New Zealand waters. Five crew are confirmed ... More >>
Maritime Union says TPPA free trade deal should be dropped
Monday, 6 December 2010, 10:34 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
Maritime Union of New Zealand media release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday 6 December 2010 The Maritime Union is calling for the abandonment of the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement, describing the free trade plan as a “sell out to global corporations.” More >>
Maritime Union backs students associations campaign
Wednesday, 1 December 2010, 10:11 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
Maritime Union of New Zealand media release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday 1 December 2010 The Maritime Union is supporting the Save Our Services campaign by New Zealand students to stop voluntary student membership (VSM) of student associations. Maritime ... More >>
Employment law changes will create backlash against Govt
Wednesday, 24 November 2010, 9:50 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
Maritime Union of New Zealand media release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday 24 November 2010 The Maritime Union of New Zealand has vowed to go on the offensive against employment law changes pushed through by the National Government. The passing of the Employment ... More >>
Maritime Union unimpressed by decision
Friday, 5 November 2010, 9:31 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union of New Zealand has spoken out against this week's decision by environment agency ERMA to allow the continued use of methyl bromide as a fumigant. More >>
Slip shows the importance of coastal shipping
Monday, 13 September 2010, 2:47 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says the rundown of New Zealand coastal shipping is threatening New Zealand's capability to deal with the social and economic fallout from natural disasters. More >>
Deaths of fishing crew members a maritime tragedy
Wednesday, 18 August 2010, 2:14 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says the confirmed death of three Indonesian crew members missing after sinking of a fishing vessel Oyang 70 is a tragedy. More >>
National anti-worker attack will be resisted
Friday, 16 July 2010, 9:58 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union of New Zealand says National's announcement of attacks on workers rights will be fought hard. More >>
National budget an attack on working class
Thursday, 20 May 2010, 3:24 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union of New Zealand says today's budget is an attack on working class New Zealanders. More >>
Maritime Union joins call to make KiwiRail bid
Thursday, 13 May 2010, 12:13 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
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. More >>
Maritime Union clears vessel for departure
Thursday, 6 May 2010, 1:48 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
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. More >>
Union seeks answers for Marsden Point death
Tuesday, 4 May 2010, 12:01 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says that it will be looking into health and safety aboard the bulk carrier TPC Wellington after a serious accident. More >>
Maritime Union dismisses Maersk merger concerns
Friday, 30 April 2010, 1:37 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union has dismissed comments by global shipping line Maersk about the merger of Port of Lyttelton and Port of Otago. More >>
Maritime Union Calls For Regulation Of Trucking
Monday, 19 April 2010, 4:21 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union of New Zealand is backing calls to tighten up industry regulations to protect truck drivers and the travelling public. More >>
