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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. The union offers a range of services to members, including negotiating employment agreements, providing work related legal advice, promoting health and safety on the job, and promoting the interests of working people - our members.

Maritime workers gear up to resist Ports of Auckland outsourcing

A meeting of around 150 Auckland maritime workers held today had a simple message for Ports of Auckland management about plans to outsource labour to outside contractors: "not this century."

Roger Douglas youth rates bill an attack on workers

The Maritime Union of New Zealand has poured scorn on a bill introduced to Parliament by ACT MP Roger Douglas to reintroduce youth rates. The Minimum Wage (Mitigation of Youth Unemployment) Amendment Bill was drawn from the Members’ bills ballot yesterday, and the Union is urging the Government to distance itself from it.

Maritime Union opposes outsourcing at Ports of Auckland

The Maritime Union of New Zealand says outsourcing at Ports of Auckland cannot replace a skilled in-house workforce.

Maritime Union opposes any GST increase

Maritime Union General Secretary Joe Fleetwood says a proposed rise of GST to 15% suggested this afternoon by the Prime Minister would be bad for the majority of New Zealanders.

We support West Australian offshore workers

12 January 2010

The Maritime Union of New Zealand is supporting strike action by Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) members in the West Australian offshore oil and gas industry. Maritime Union of New Zealand General Secretary Joe Fleetwood says many New Zealanders work in the Australian maritime industry. He says that the Maritime Union of New Zealand works closely with the MUA and other unions in international alliances such as the Trans Tasman Oil and Gas Alliance. Mr Fleetwood says the Australian workers had the full support of maritime workers around the world.

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Union meets with Labour Party on Ports of Auckland

24 December 2009

On Wednesday 23 December representatives from the Maritime Union of New Zealand, Auckland Branch, Local 13 met with Labour MP’s Trevor Mallard, Phil Twyford and Darien Fenton regarding the future of key Auckland assets under the proposed Super City legislation.

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Maritimes magazine Summer 2009/2010 online now – plus calendars

23 December 2009

Download the Maritimes magazine, Summer 2009/2010 edition here (PDF, 2 Mb). We also have a limited number of back issues of the magazine plus full colour 2010 calendars available. Contact us here if you'd like one.

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Maritime workers oppose Ports of Auckland privatization sneak plan

16 December 2009

The Maritime Union of New Zealand says any attempt to privatize the Ports of Auckland will be met with massive opposition. The Government wants to repeal a law requiring a referendum before shares are sold in the port as part of Super City legislation. Maritime Union Auckland Branch Local 13 Secretary Russell Mayn says the workforce at the port is firmly opposed to any part or full privatization of the port.

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Maritime Union warns of declining standards on waterfront

15 December 2009

Maritime Union General Secretary Joe Fleetwood says employers and Government agencies appear to be turning a blind eye to unsafe working conditions in New Zealand ports. He says there have been ongoing feedback from workers that paints a picture of a decline in standards in many ports. Mr Fleetwood says that the recession and increasing competition for available cargo in New Zealand ports means many employers are cutting corners.

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Maritime Union slideshow on YouTube

24 November 2009

Featuring "Lampblack" by Chris Prowse from the album "Trouble on the Waterfront" available on iTunes and good NZ music stores

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Job losses averted at Port Otago

19 November 2009

The Maritime Union of New Zealand says an agreement it has reached with Port Otago Limited is a "win win" situation that will prevent job losses. Maritime Union National President Phil Adams says a meeting of 150 cargo handlers held yesterday at Port Chalmers voted in favour of a proposal hammered out by the Unions and the Company. Members of the Maritime Union of New Zealand and the Rail and Maritime Transport Union attended the meeting. Mr Adams says the proposal will see no compulsory redundancies amongst the workforce. "We believe the workforce will respond to the Company's efforts by continuing to ensure a high level of productivity."

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Maritimes magazine Spring 2009 online now

15 November 2009

Download the Maritimes magazine, Spring 2009 edition here (PDF, 2.8 Mb)

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Seafarers Scholarships available for 2010

11 November 2009

Four Seafarers Scholarships are available for MUNZ seafarer members, and children or grandchildren of New Zealand seafarers, for study in 2010 at University or technical institutes. Details and application information for the scholarships is available here.

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Maritime Union elects new national officials in union elections

09 November 2009

The Maritime Union of New Zealand has elected two new national officials in their three-yearly union elections. The new General Secretary of the Union is Joe Fleetwood of Wellington. A new Assistant General Secretary of the Union has also been elected, Ray Fife, of Bluff. The National President of the Maritime Union, Phil Adams of Port Chalmers, was re-elected unopposed. The National Vice President of the Maritime Union, Garry Parsloe of Auckland, was also re-elected unopposed. The elections took place in a postal ballot of all financial members of the Union which closed last Friday. The new General Secretary of the Union, Joe Fleetwood, thanked members for their support and thanked all members who took part in the democratic process of the elections.

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