ACT-dominated Luxon Government would be a disaster for working people
A late shift in the polls indicates that New Zealand workers are becoming aware of the dangers of a change of Government and extreme right-wing policies.
Read MoreMaritime Union of New Zealand
Representing New Zealand maritime workers since 2002
Labour Party
Substantial progress for transport under the Labour-led Government
Three key successes of the current Government have been in building coastal shipping capability, improving health and safety through the Ports Health and Safety Leadership Group, and laying the foundations for improved conditions in the industry through Fair Pay Agreements.
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Maritime Union offers thanks to Jacinda Ardern
The Maritime Union has offered its thanks to Jacinda Ardern for her service to New Zealand, on her announcement she will be resigning as Prime Minister next month.
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Maritime Union, Labour & Greens Call for Action on Methyl Bromide
Press releases were issued this morning by the Maritime Union of New Zealand, and our allies in the Labour and
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Labour work and wages policy good for working people
Labour’s new policy on work and wages, announced today, is good for the working people of New Zealand.
Read MoreUnion meets with Labour Party on Ports of Auckland
On Wednesday 23 December representatives from the Maritime Union of New Zealand, Auckland Branch, Local 13 met with Labour MP’s Trevor Mallard, Phil Twyford and Darien Fenton regarding the future of key Auckland assets under the proposed Super City legislation.
Read MoreLabour employment relations policy deals with important issues
The Maritime Union of New Zealand has welcomed the release of the Labour Party’s policy for employment relations today.
Maritime Union General Secretary Trevor Hanson says it is important that the policy has focussed on providing protections for workers in a time of global economic turmoil.
“The Maritime Union position is that we need to pay more attention to the job security and stability for workers, and this policy has taken these issues on board.”
Read MoreMaritime Union puts forward 2008 election goals
The Maritime Union has announced its priorities for the 2008 election.
Maritime Union General Secretary Trevor Hanson says the Union wants to see the return of a Labour-led Government to continue what he describes as incremental but positive moves to develop the maritime and transport industries.
Mr Hanson says the Maritime Union is strongly endorsing the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions (CTU) election policy document, especially regarding key issues such as wages, employment relations, health and safety, ACC, and transport.
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