Ferry privatisation would be a disaster
Suggestions of privatisation of the new Cook Strait Interislander ferries would be a dangerous step backwards.
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Representing New Zealand maritime workers since 2002
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Concerns about ongoing Cook Strait ferry issues
The Maritime Union of New Zealand says the Cook Strait ferry service is struggling, with the entire Interislander fleet currently either suffering breakdowns, wave damage or being taken out of service for audit.
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Maritime Union will fight threatened job losses on Aratere ferry
The Maritime Union will resist any job losses and will only accept voluntary redundancies.
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Resist Government’s attack on pay equity and women workers
The Maritime Union of New Zealand has condemned the Government’s attacks on hard-won pay equity legislation, describing these as a direct assault on the rights and economic well-being of women and all working New Zealanders.
Read MoreSerious concerns over Aratere ferry removal
The loss of the rail-enabled Aratere, a crucial link between the North and South Islands, significantly weakens the resilience of New Zealand’s national supply chain.
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Port Unions welcome ERA finding on Lyttelton Port Company restructure proposal
The two main unions for Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) workers have welcomed a determination this week from the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) that found LPC breached obligations to the Unions and workers under the Collective Agreements (CEAs) through a proposed restructure of its container terminal operations.
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Rail-enabled ferries a victory for common sense
The Maritime Union has welcomed today’s announcement from Minister of Rail Winston Peters the two new Cook Strait ferries will be publicly owned and rail enabled, meaning that they can carry rail wagons.
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Maritime Union strongly critical of Tony Gibson appeal
The Maritime Union says an appeal by former Port of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson against health and safety conviction should be dismissed.
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