Port unions demand stronger penalties for negligent employers
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
New Zealand’s two port unions have spoken out on Workers Memorial Day (28 April), demanding improvements to health and...
New coastal shipping report welcomed
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union has welcomed a new report on coastal shipping released today by Minister of Transport the Hon....
Crew welfare needs to be considered in Viking Bay case
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says problems with quarantine for sick crew members aboard the Viking Bay show processes need to...
Port unions take action on Russian flagged ships
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
The two unions representing workers in New Zealand ports say their members are reluctant to work Russian flagged ships...
COVID threat in New Zealand ports has a solution
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
The union representing seafarers and port workers says the latest case of COVID-19 in a New Zealand port is...
Auckland port workers call for worker representation on Board
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
Auckland port workers are demanding worker representation on the Ports of Auckland (POAL) Board.
Maritime Union of New Zealand Auckland...
Coastal shipping must complement rail and road
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says the Government’s announcement today of major investment in rail is a positive move, and is...
Ongoing shipping crisis needs clear analysis and immediate action
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says the ongoing crisis in shipping and supply chains requires clear analysis and immediate action.
Maritime Union...
Unions back mandatory vaccination for port workers
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
The two main unions representing New Zealand port workers are backing the Government move to make COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory...
Congestion crisis highlights urgent need for New Zealand coastal shipping
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says the developing crisis of congestion and delays is being made worse by a lack of...
New conviction for death shows health and safety crisis in the waterfront industry
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says there is a health and safety crisis in the waterfront industry, after the conviction of...
New Zealand shipping answer to supply chain crisis
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
As concerns about New Zealand’s supply chain grow, the Maritime Union says the answers are there to alleviate shipping...
