Confusion and uncertainty casting a cloud on future of Ports of Auckland
The Maritime Union has warned how uncertainty around new proposals for Ports of Auckland is a threat to the stability of the Auckland and the wider economy.
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Call for tougher regulation after rudder falls off log ship
The Maritime Union says there needs to be a tightening up on Flag of Convenience ships coming into New Zealand waters before there is another disaster.
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Fair Pay for Westies!
Come along to join the campaign to defend Fair Pay Agreements in this years election.
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War on the Wharves 8 – 2 September 2023, Hawaii
An international charity fundraising boxing event hosted by the ILWU and featuring competitors from MUNZA (Australian and NZ joint team!)
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‘Blue highway’ offers solution to East Coast transport woes
The Maritime Union says there needs to be more regular coastal shipping services to regional ports to ensure supply chain security.
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International report on Auckland Port automation shows safety and economic dangers of privatisation proposals
A new report from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) – Lessons in failure: Automation at the Ports of Auckland – demonstrates the risks presented by any privatisation of the Ports of Auckland.
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Strengthen our shores – petition to rebuild our coastal shipping
Aotearoa New Zealand is an island nation dependent on trade to survive.
We need government action to safeguard our shores, as other nations do, by investing in and strengthening our coastal shipping industry.
Sign our online petition here.
Privatization of Ports of Auckland would be a disaster for Auckland
Relinquishing control of Auckland’s key strategic asset would be a “lose lose situation” for ratepayers, workers and businesses.
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