Maritime workers back Ports of Auckland health and safety review
Maritime Union National Secretary Joe Fleetwood says the Union has repeatedly called for a review of safety practices at all ports in New Zealand.
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Ratification of Maritime Labour Convention welcomed
The Maritime Union of New Zealand has welcomed the ratification of the Maritime Labour Convention by the New Zealand Government.
Maritime Union concerned with reduction in ship inspections
The Maritime Union of New Zealand is concerned about the reduction in monitoring of international shipping by Maritime New Zealand, the Government agency responsible for ensuring a “safe, secure and clean” maritime environment.
Sentencing for Lyttelton port death
The Maritime Union has acknowledged the sentencing of Lyttelton Port Company for the 2014 death of Lyttelton port worker Brad Fletcher.
Health and safety reforms must not be watered down
The Government must get the Health and Safety Reform Bill back on track and not water down its central protections for workers.
Meddling with health and safety bill a disgrace
The Maritime Union has denounced the watering down of the Health and Safety Reform Bill as pandering to a greedy and irresponsible minority.
286 Killed In A Small Business
When 29 men died at Pike River mine, the Government promised stronger health and safety laws to protect workers.
But now, if you work for a small business they want to leave you out.
Maritime Union statement on Port Otago straddle accident
The Maritime Union says a straddle accident at Port Chalmers on Wednesday 1 July involved one of its members.