Union report on gig work released
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The Council of Trade Unions is welcoming today’s release of First Unions report: Gig Work in Aotearoa. The report...
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...
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...
Unions welcome Greens’ call for more action to reduce emissions
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The Council of Trade Unions is agreeing with Greens co-leader James Shaw who gave a speech this afternoon...
Infected crew members highlight a weak point in border security
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
Two COVID-positive foreign crew members are self-isolating on the Spanish-flagged deep sea fishing vessel Viking Bay off the Taranaki...
Is “pride” the new religion in schools?
Source: Family First
Commentary by Bob McCoskrie and board member Bruce Logan
We’ve been made aware of a new resource designed primarily for faith-based schools by...
Port of Tauranga is responsible for worker harm
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union has backed calls by whistle blowers at Port of Tauranga who have come forward after suffering...
MEDIA RELEASE: Views On Marriage & Gender Aren’t ‘Hate Speech’ – Poll
Source: Family First
Media Release 27 June 2021As the Government considers hate speech laws, a poll released in January found that just one in ten...
Deepening supply chain crisis requires action
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says New Zealand is facing a deepening crisis in our maritime supply chain, which requires bold...
Automation project at Ports of Auckland requires intervention
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
The off button on automation at Ports of Auckland has been pressed until further notice, and there needs to...
MEDIA RELEASE: Little Support For Decriminalising All Drugs – Poll
Source: Family First
Media Release 15 June 2021A new poll has found that there is very little support for the decriminalisation of all drugs such...
Maritime Union agrees with freight industry concerns on profiteering
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union has taken the unusual step of agreeing with a trucking industry boss.
Mainfreight managing director Don Braid...
