No one is safe until we are all safe
Are you a transport worker? Add your name to the open letter from transport workers calling on the UK, Germany and Swiss governments to make vaccines available to all.
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Vale John Coombs
The Maritime Union of New Zealand has paid tribute to former Maritime Union of Australia National Secretary John Coombs, who died on 1 September 2021.
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Maritime Union statement on port worker vaccination
Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Craig Harrison says misinformation is threatening health and safety in ports.
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COVID: Looking after your mental wellbeing
It’s all right not to be all right. COVID-19 has had a significant impact on how we interact with others, our work, study and many other aspects of our daily lives. Everyone reacts differently to difficult events, and some may find this time more challenging than others.
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Posthumous medal applications – Merchant Navy
To make a posthumous Medal Application to the NZ Defence Force for World War 2 medals for your Grandfather, a seaman and member of the NZ Seaman’s Union, crewing on a ship of the ‘merchant navy of New Zealand’ on New Zealand coastal voyages, during World War 2.
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MUNZ Statement on Vaccination
The Maritime Union of New Zealand Incorporated National Council Meeting held on the 11–12 August 2021 recommends and supports our members being vaccinated for the Covid 19 virus.
But also recognises the freedom of choice for our members and encourages them to make an informed decision.
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Important COVID vaccination information for Port of Tauranga workers
The Government’s latest border order makes Covid-19 vaccination compulsory for some groups of port workers (those subject to the current testing requirements).
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Women’s Conference 2021
After months of planning alongside, a strong group of 24 MUNZ Women from around New Zealand attended the Council of Trade Unions Biannual Women’s Conference in Wellington on 19 and 20 July 2021.
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