Fishing Bill a major step towards fixing industry problems
The Maritime Union says the passing of a bill today 31 July 2014 reforming the fishing industry is a major step in fixing serious problems.
Maritime Union of New Zealand
Welcome to the Maritime Union
The Maritime Union of New Zealand was formed in 2002 when the New Zealand Waterfront Workers’ Union and the New Zealand Seafarers’ Union joined together. We represent waterfront workers, seafarers and related workers in New Zealand.
Labour work and wages policy good for working people
Labour’s new policy on work and wages, announced today, is good for the working people of New Zealand.
Greens call for shipping lanes backed by Maritime Union
The Maritime Union is backing the Green Party’s policy to implement compulsory shipping lanes for coastal shipping.
Government needs to get Fishing reform bill passed now
The Maritime Union is urging the Government to push through the Fisheries (Foreign Charter Vessels and Other Matters) Amendment Bill to protect workers from exploitation and abuse.
Maritimes magazine Winter 2014 now online
This edition of the Maritimes magazine covers the War on the wharves charity boxing event, the new Maritime Labour Convention, the upcoming general election and health and safety on the job.
Maritime workers recover crews’ wages in New Zealand ITF week of action
Tens of thousands of dollars of outstanding pay for seafarers is in the process of recovery after action last week by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) in New Zealand ports. Delegations of dockworkers and...
A balanced approach to offshore development
]The Maritime Union supports the responsible development of the offshore industry, both for oil and gas, and mineral resources.
Progress of FCV “slave ships” Bill is good news – but much work remains to be done.
The Maritime Union of New Zealand says the progress of the “slave ships” Bill in the New Zealand Parliament is good news – but much work remains to be done.
