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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.

Maritimes magazine Winter 2010 online now

The Winter 2010 edition of the Maritimes magazine is now available online to download.

National anti-worker attack will be resisted

The Maritime Union of New Zealand says National's announcement of attacks on workers rights will be fought hard.

Rail campaign Dunedin meeting attracts positive public response

A public meeting in South Dunedin on Monday 12 July to support the campaign to build new trains for Auckland in New Zealand workshops attracted around 50 people.

New Zealand unions protest Mexican government’s use of force against striking workers

New Zealand unions including the Maritime Union delivered a letter to officials of the Mexican Embassy expressing concern at the use of force against Mexican workers.

Welcome to the Maritime Union

30 April 2009

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.

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Maritimes magazine Winter 2010 online now

30 July 2010

The Winter 2010 edition of the Maritimes magazine is now available online to download.

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National anti-worker attack will be resisted

15 July 2010

The Maritime Union of New Zealand says National's announcement of attacks on workers rights will be fought hard.

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Rail campaign Dunedin meeting attracts positive public response

14 July 2010

A public meeting in South Dunedin on Monday 12 July to support the campaign to build new trains for Auckland in New Zealand workshops attracted around 50 people.

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New Zealand unions protest Mexican government’s use of force against striking workers

30 June 2010

New Zealand unions including the Maritime Union delivered a letter to officials of the Mexican Embassy expressing concern at the use of force against Mexican workers.

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National budget an attack on working class

20 May 2010

The Maritime Union of New Zealand says today's budget is an attack on working class New Zealanders.

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Maritime Union joins calls to reverse KiwiRail decision

13 May 2010

The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) is backing calls by the Rail and Maritime Transport Union (RMTU) for the Government to step in to ensure new rail rolling stock for Auckland is made in New Zealand.

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TPC Wellington cleared for departure following negotiations

06 May 2010

The Maritime Union of New Zealand says it has cleared the TPC Wellington to leave Marsden Point after working with crew members to arrange their repatriation.

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Maritime Union seeks answers for Marsden Point deaths

03 May 2010

The Maritime Union says that it will be looking into health and safety aboard the bulk carrier TPC Wellington after a serious accident.

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Maersk concerns on port merger hard to take seriously

30 April 2010

The Maritime Union has dismissed comments by global shipping line Maersk about the merger of Port of Lyttelton and Port of Otago.

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Maritimes magazine Autumn 2010 online now

29 April 2010

The Autumn 2010 edition of the Maritimes magazine is now available online to download.

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