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.
Category: Media releases
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and the Maritime Union of New Zealand have reached an agreement in principle, and all upcoming strike notices are withdrawn.
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.
Ratification of Maritime Labour Convention welcomed
The Maritime Union of New Zealand has welcomed the ratification of the Maritime Labour Convention by the New Zealand Government.
TPPA opposed by maritime workers internationally
The Maritime Union has joined with other Pacific maritime unions to oppose the TPPA and other so called “free trade” deals
Maritime Union concerned with reduction in ship inspections
The Maritime Union of New Zealand is concerned about the reduction in monitoring of international shipping by Maritime New Zealand, the Government agency responsible for ensuring a “safe, secure and clean” maritime environment.