Maritime Union of New Zealand - Latest News [Page 9]
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 >>
Maritime Union Backs New Ports Bill
Friday, 17 August 2012, 10:40 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says a new members bill that will increase the transparency and accountability of publicly owned New Zealand ports is a positive move and has wide support. More >>
Maritime Union asks for accountability over dispute
Wednesday, 15 August 2012, 11:00 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says ACIL, the sole shareholder of the Ports of Auckland Limited (POAL), must shine a spotlight on the role played by port management and POAL Board of Directors in the current industrial dispute. More >>
Productivity bonuses for workers at Ports of Auckland
Monday, 16 July 2012, 12:47 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) says productivity bonuses paid to Ports of Auckland workers who are members of MUNZ are a "positive sign." Maritime Union of New Zealand National President Garry Parsloe says despite ongoing negotiations ... More >>
Maritime Union welcomes US Government report
Wednesday, 20 June 2012, 3:35 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says heavy criticism of the use of overseas labour in the New Zealand fishing industry in a major US Government report is justified, and confirms how bad practices have become in the New Zealand maritime sector. More >>
Union pleased with progress in PoAL facilitation
Tuesday, 12 June 2012, 1:59 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
Maritime Union National President Garry Parsloe says he is heartened by the recent positive progress that has been made in facilitation with Ports of Auckland management this week. More >>
Union calls for complete overhaul of shipping policy
Friday, 1 June 2012, 4:00 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union is calling for a complete overhaul of New Zealand shipping policy to avoid a repeat of the Rena disaster. More >>
Maritime Union Welcomes Decision to Reflag Foreign Vessels
Tuesday, 22 May 2012, 3:23 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union has welcomed the Government's announcement that foreign charter fishing vessels working in New Zealand waters will have to be reflagged under the New Zealand flag. More >>
Council moves to make Ports of Auckland a good employer
Wednesday, 2 May 2012, 4:10 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union has welcomed moves by the owners of Ports of Auckland to ensure it acts as a good employer. The Auckland City Council has directed its investment company Auckland Council Investments Limited (ACIL) to endeavour to ensure that Ports ... More >>
Maritime Union Welcomes Facilitation
Wednesday, 18 April 2012, 11:38 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
Media release from the Maritime Union of New Zealand April 18, 2012 Maritime Union Welcomes Facilitation The Maritime Workers Union is pleased the Employment Authority has agreed to provide facilitation after a joint application from the union and the ... More >>