More accidents follow calls for national inquiry into port safety
Two serious port accidents have occurred since the Maritime Union renewed its calls for a national inquiry into New Zealand’s port safety.
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.
Maritime industry inquiry into health and safety required to “shine a light on dark places”
The Maritime Union is continuing its call for a national inquiry into port and maritime safety.
7 March 2015 – Nationwide Day of Action Against TPPA
The Maritime Union is supporting the national and international campaign against the TPPA (Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement) that undermines workers rights and democratic processes.
Sign the petition against zero hour contracts
The Maritime Union is supporting the campaign against zero hour contracts. Please sign the Labour Party petition here.
Maritime Union members ratify collective employment agreement with Ports of Auckland Limited
Maritime Union members at the Ports of Auckland Limited have ratified a proposed agreement with their employer.
Defend the Right to Strike
Employer groups around the world try to undermine the right to strike. Join the global action on February 18 to stop them.
Maritime Union supports UK Award-Winning Play About Paul Robeson at Fringe NZ
Paul Robeson is a name that would be known to most trade unionists of the older generation, and to many younger ones well versed in labour and trade union history.
ITF urges health and safety focus as NZ port operator found responsible for dock death
The International Transport Workers’ Federation is reiterating the need for stringent health and safety measures in ports after an operator in New Zealand was found responsible for a waterside workers death. A Wellington court ruled in...
New Zealand seafarers welcome New Zealand adopting Maritime Labour Convention
The Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) is an international treaty adopted by the International Labour Organisation and lays out minimum rights for seafarers and promotes good employment practices across the shipping industry.
