Caution required with more COVID cases on overseas vessels
A recent spike in COVID cases amongst overseas crew members is concerning port workers.
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Health and safety
Unions back mandatory vaccination for port workers
The two main unions representing New Zealand port workers are backing the Government move to make COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for port workers.
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Port of Tauranga is responsible for worker harm
The Maritime Union has backed calls by whistle blowers at Port of Tauranga who have come forward after suffering serious workplace injuries.
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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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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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