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.
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‘Greedy wharfies’ tale hides ambitions for port
Unionist Matt McCarten provides a good analysis of some of the issues around the Ports of Auckland dispute in his New Zealand Herald column.
Port bosses sensitive to show of union power
Political columnist Chris Trotter writes today on the Ports of Auckland dispute how “a victory for the union at this point in the dispute could only be interpreted as a victory for all unionised workers.”
Maritime Union message of support for ILWU Port of Longview workers
The Maritime Union of New Zealand supports the ILWU struggle for decent jobs at the Port of Longview.
Maritime Union offers solidarity to Japan
The Maritime Union of New Zealand has offered its sympathy and solidarity with the people of Japan following the devastating earthquake and tsunami of 11 March.
Solidarity with Pike River miners
The Maritime Union of New Zealand has offered its support and solidarity to the Pike River miners.
Redundancy plan at Port Chalmers will be resisted
Union members at Port Chalmers are vowing to resist redundancy threats. 35 jobs have been put at risk after management announcements, despite Port Otago’s ongoing profitability.
A full report is online here at the Otago Daily Times.
Timaru meeting to defend port gathers steam
Today’s Timaru Herald features the Timaru public meeting this Thursday 17 September as their lead story.