Maritime Union agrees with freight industry concerns on profiteering
The Maritime Union has taken the unusual step of agreeing with a trucking industry boss.
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South Island disruption highlights need for coastal shipping
Coastal shipping could provide a essential lifeline to regions in future events.
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Maritime Union demands Government action in offshore crewing dispute
A major dispute over crewing of vessels operating in New Zealand’s offshore oil and gas industry has broken out.
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Ports of Auckland: it’s about accountability
Comments from an Auckland business leader Michael Barnett about the Ports of Auckland are disrespectful to those who have died or been seriously injured at the Ports.
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Ports of Auckland CEO resignation right outcome
From the point of view of union members at the Ports, Mr Gibson’s reign had been negative.
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Coastal shipping must complement rail and road
The Government’s announcement today of major investment in rail is a positive move, but there needs to be action on coastal shipping.
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Port unions demand stronger penalties for negligent employers
New Zealand’s two port unions have spoken out on Workers Memorial Day (28 April), demanding improvements to health and safety in New Zealand ports.
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Workers vote no confidence in Ports of Auckland Management and Board
A stopwork meeting of Ports of Auckland workers today renewed calls for a change of leadership at their workplace.
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