Coastal shipping must complement rail and road
The Maritime Union says the Government’s announcement today of major investment in rail is a positive move, and is urging more action on coastal shipping.
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Media releases
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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No progress around health and safety at Ports of Auckland
No progress on health and safety issues was made in an informal meeting with Ports of Auckland management yesterday, but the Union remains open to further discussions around health and safety.
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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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Tony Gibson must go as Ports of Auckland CEO
It is not credible, or morally acceptable, for Ports of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson to remain in his job.
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Maritime Union calls for Ports of Auckland CEO to go
The Maritime Union has welcomed the release of the Auckland Council commissioned report into health and safety failings at the Ports of Auckland – and says its findings mean the current CEO must be removed.
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Ports of Auckland health and safety report must be released
The Maritime Union says the failure to promptly take steps to enable the public release of a health and safety report at Ports of Auckland should be the final straw for the Auckland Council.
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Maersk should be employing New Zealand seafarers for its new local service
An international shipper is threatening the future of New Zealand coastal shipping by exploiting legal loopholes.
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