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.
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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and the Maritime Union of New Zealand have reached an agreement in principle, and all upcoming strike notices are withdrawn.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.
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.
Meet the new boss, same as the old boss
Prime Minister Bill English began his reign with a dubious promise. On December 12th last year he told us his government will ‘support unions’. That’ll make a nice change. After eight years of John...
Maritime workers gather for 2016 National Conference
The fifth conference of the Maritime Union of New Zealand is being held from 8–11 November in Wellington.
Maritime women and youth united
Youth and women unionists meeting in Wellington brings together emerging leaders for maritime workers
Helen Kelly, friend and leader to New Zealand workers
The Maritime Union of New Zealand mourns the death of union leader Helen Kelly, aged 52.