New Zealand transport workers back P&O ferry workers after shock mass sacking
UK ferry operator P&O Ferries has moved to sack 800 UK-based seafarers and outsource their jobs to non-union, agency workers.
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TPPA opposed by maritime workers internationally
The Maritime Union has joined with other Pacific maritime unions to oppose the TPPA and other so called “free trade” deals
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KPI to enter into regional federation
Indonesia’s Seafarer Union, Kesatuan Pelaut Indonsia (KPI) has agreed to enter into a federation with transport unions from Papua New Guinea, Australia and New Zealand after a formative meeting in Kupang, Indonesia.
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Maritime unions gather to strengthen South Pacific unionism
Maritime Unions have met in Auckland to work towards a Regional Maritime Federation to build union strength throughout the South Pacific.
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National mobilisation against TPPA on Saturday 29 March: 15 towns & cities
A national day of action to stop the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement will take place on Saturday 29 March 2014.
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Maritime Union pays respects to Nelson Mandela and his legacy
New Zealand seafarers and waterfront workers were longtime supporters of the battle against apartheid.
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Asia-Pacific union leaders gather in Port Moresby to kick off regional maritime federation
Maritime union leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region will chart out the future of a proposed regional maritime federation in a high level meeting convening on November 13 in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
Read moreNew Zealand fisheries under spotlight of global union campaign
The New Zealand fishing industry is under the spotlight of a major international union campaign From Catcher to Counter.
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