Representing New Zealand maritime workers since 2002
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.
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Aotearoa-New Zealand is an island nation dependent on trade to survive. But because our coastal shipping was deregulated by the
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There needs to be innovative responses to ongoing shipping congestion.
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A recent spike in COVID cases amongst overseas crew members is concerning port workers.
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The two main unions representing New Zealand port workers are backing the Government move to make COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for port workers.
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Problems with quarantine for sick crew members aboard the Viking Bay show processes need to be tightened up.
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Two COVID-positive foreign crew members are self-isolating on the Spanish-flagged deep sea fishing vessel Viking Bay off the Taranaki coast.
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The Maritime Union has backed calls by whistle blowers at Port of Tauranga who have come forward after suffering serious workplace injuries.
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New Zealand is facing a deepening crisis in our maritime supply chain, which requires bold thinking and speedy action to fix.
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The off button on automation at Ports of Auckland has been pressed until further notice – and there needs to be answers.
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