Overseas trade endangered unless New Zealand has a maritime strategy
The Maritime Union of New Zealand says that New Zealand's overseas trade could be in jeopardy unless the Government has a plan for ports and the maritime sector. Maritime Union General Secretary Joe...
View ArticleTransport unions form strategic alliance in New Zealand ports
Two of New Zealand's main transport unions have formed a strategic alliance focussed on the New Zealand waterfront.
View ArticleRegulation of trucking required to prevent road carnage
The Maritime Union of New Zealand is backing calls to tighten up industry regulations to protect truck drivers and the travelling public.
View ArticleMaersk concerns on port merger hard to take seriously
The Maritime Union has dismissed comments by global shipping line Maersk about the merger of Port of Lyttelton and Port of Otago.
View ArticleMaritime Union joins calls to reverse KiwiRail decision
The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) is backing calls by the Rail and Maritime Transport Union (RMTU) for the Government to step in to ensure new rail rolling stock for Auckland is made in New...
View ArticleRail campaign Dunedin meeting attracts positive public response
A public meeting in South Dunedin on Monday 12 July to support the campaign to build new trains for Auckland in New Zealand workshops attracted around 50 people.
View ArticleKaikoura slip shows the importance of coastal shipping
The rundown of New Zealand coastal shipping is threatening New Zealand's capability to deal with the social and economic fallout from natural disasters.
View ArticleRail manufacturing decision idiotic
The Maritime Union of New Zealand says the decision by KiwiRail to offshore production of rail wagons is an indictment on the National Government and KiwiRail management.
View ArticleTransport workers mobilize as overseas rolling stock arrives in New Zealand
The New Zealand affiliates of the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) met today to discuss their concerns with the arrival of KiwiRail's new locomotives in the country.
View ArticleMaritime workers board Flag of Convenience ships in national week of action
New Zealand maritime workers will be going up the gangway this week to check out ships flying "flags of convenience" and ensure that crew conditions, wages, and health and safety standards are up to...
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