Tony Gibson must go as Ports of Auckland CEO
It is not credible, or morally acceptable, for Ports of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson to remain in his job.
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Maritime Union calls for Ports of Auckland CEO to go
The Maritime Union has welcomed the release of the Auckland Council commissioned report into health and safety failings at the Ports of Auckland – and says its findings mean the current CEO must be removed.
Ports of Auckland health and safety report must be released
The Maritime Union says the failure to promptly take steps to enable the public release of a health and safety report at Ports of Auckland should be the final straw for the Auckland Council.
Maersk should be employing New Zealand seafarers for its new local service
An international shipper is threatening the future of New Zealand coastal shipping by exploiting legal loopholes.
Maritime workers welcome statements from Mayor and Minister on Ports of Auckland health and safety
The Maritime Union has welcomed comments from the Mayor of Auckland Phil Goff and Minister of Workplace Relations and Safety, Michael Wood, that they expect major changes at the Ports when the new Auckland Council-commissioned safety report is released.
Latest Ports of Auckland automation bungle shows project needs to go on ice
The Maritime Union says Ports of Auckland needs to cut its losses and put its automation project on hold to alleviate pressure on New Zealand businesses.
New conviction for death shows health and safety crisis in the waterfront industry
Stevedoring employer ISO’s negligence led to the death of a young woman employee in 2018. This is a symptom of the health and safety crisis on the New Zealand waterfront.
COVID threat in New Zealand ports has a solution
The union representing seafarers and port workers says the latest case of COVID-19 in a New Zealand port is a concern, but the problem has a solution.