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Maritime Union of New Zealand - Latest News [Page 26]

Overseas labour may lead to port shutdown

Wednesday, 24 November 2004, 3:41 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand

The Maritime Union says it will shut down New Zealand ports if short-term overseas casual labour is brought in under the guise of labour shortages. More >>

Maritime Union attacks free trade deals

Thursday, 18 November 2004, 4:25 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand

The Maritime Union says free trade deals are being pushed forward without the New Zealand public being aware of the impact such agreements could have on them. More >>

Authorities need to toughen up

Monday, 4 October 2004, 1:57 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand

Maritime Union says authorities need to toughen up on ferry failures now ­ before the worst case scenario More >>

Seafarers sound the alarm in world's ports

Thursday, 30 September 2004, 2:07 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand

The international shipping industry will sound an alarm that post 9/11 security measures are criminalising innocent seafarers when ships around the world sound their sirens/whistles at 12:00 local time on World Maritime Day, 30 September 2004. More >>

Further strike action over casual jobs possible

Monday, 13 September 2004, 1:42 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand

The Maritime Union says a further 7-day stoppage by waterfront workers is a possibility, unless major changes are made at the Ports of Auckland to ensure permanent jobs are being created. More >>

National Party out of touch with the people

Friday, 10 September 2004, 11:43 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand

The Maritime Union says that National Party politician Wayne Mapp has provided a slap in the face to people who produce New Zealand's wealth, not the other way around. More >>

Workers stand firm on Auckland picket line

Wednesday, 8 September 2004, 12:52 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand

The Port of Auckland¹s container services remain paralyzed as striking maritime workers maintain their vigil with a round the clock picket outside the port. More >>

Maritime workers strike for secure, permanent jobs

Tuesday, 7 September 2004, 11:58 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand

The Port of Auckland will be shut down tomorrow as around 260 Maritime Union members start a four day strike from 7am Wednesday 8 September 2004. More >>

Maritime Union Plans National Waterfront Stoppage

Monday, 6 September 2004, 12:54 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand

Maritime Union General Secretary Trevor Hanson says the practice is spreading from the horticulture industry into the fishing industry and now into areas such as prison officers. More >>

Strike for permanent jobs "just the beginning"

Thursday, 26 August 2004, 3:38 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand

The Maritime Union has swung its national support behind its Auckland Waterfront Branch in their dispute with Ports of Auckland on the status of part-time and casual workers. More >>

Strike for permanent jobs "just the beggining"

Thursday, 26 August 2004, 2:29 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand

The Maritime Union has swung its national support behind its Auckland Waterfront Branch in their dispute with Ports of Auckland on the status of part-time and casual workers. More >>

Overseas labour "a stain on NZ's conscience"

Thursday, 12 August 2004, 9:53 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand

The Maritime Union says the use of imported overseas labour in the New Zealand fishing industry is a stain on New Zealand's conscience, and part of a long term plan by employers to restructure the New Zealand economy around an international, casualized ... More >>

Maritime Union campaign comes to Bluff

Wednesday, 2 June 2004, 1:45 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand

The Maritime Union is holding a public meeting in Bluff as part of its national campaign for secure jobs. More >>

Maritime Union campaign comes to Port Chalmers

Tuesday, 1 June 2004, 9:14 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand

The Maritime Union is holding a public meeting in Port Chalmers as part of its national campaign for secure jobs. More >>

Maritime Union campaign comes to Timaru

Tuesday, 1 June 2004, 9:13 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand

The Maritime Union is holding a public meeting in Timaru as part of its national campaign for secure jobs. More >>

Maritime Union brings campaign to Lyttelton

Monday, 31 May 2004, 1:26 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand

The Maritime Union is holding a public meeting in Lyttelton as part of its national campaign for secure jobs. More >>

Maritime Union campaign comes to Hawkes Bay

Monday, 17 May 2004, 11:58 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand

The Maritime Union is holding a public meeting for its national Maritime Industry 2004 campaign in Napier. More >>

Maritime Union holds meeting in New Plymouth

Monday, 17 May 2004, 9:47 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand

The Maritime Union is holding a public meeting for its national Maritime Industry 2004 campaign in New Plymouth. More >>

Maritime Union holds public meeting in Whangarei

Wednesday, 12 May 2004, 10:56 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand

The Maritime Union is holding a public meeting for its national Maritime Industry 2004 campaign in Whangarei. More >>

Maritime Union campaign rolls into Mount Maunganui

Friday, 7 May 2004, 3:26 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand

The Maritime Union is holding a public meeting in Mount Maunganui as part of its national campaign for secure jobs. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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