Maritime Union of New Zealand Blog
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.
Vale Jimmy Rosser
With great sadness we must report that Jimmy Rosser, stalwart seafarer and life member of MUNZ, passed away on Saturday 15th July.
Vale Brother Hanafi Rustandi
National Secretary Paddy Crumlin and General Secretary of MUNZ Joe Fleetwood sadly report that friend and comrade of the MUA, MUNZ and the ITF and long term leader of the Indonesian Seafarers Union and...
ITF unions meet to shape the Future of Work
International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) unions from around the world are gathering in Stockholm, Sweden for the first meeting of the federation’s new automation working group.
Maritime Union, Labour & Greens Call for Action on Methyl Bromide
Press releases were issued this morning by the Maritime Union of New Zealand, and our allies in the Labour and Green Parties. They are reprinted below.
Maritime Union mourns death of Wellington member
Union members and fellow workers around New Zealand mourn the loss of a friend, colleague and comrade who died yesterday in Wellington Hospital.
Agreement reached with Lyttelton Port Company
Lyttelton Port Company and the Maritime Union of New Zealand have reached an agreement in principle, and all upcoming strike notices are withdrawn.
War on the Wharves: Spanish Dock Workers Fight Government
Spanish ports are battening down the hatches, bracing for massive union strikes against a right-wing government determined to impose casualisation at any cost.
