Court ruling signals big changes for shift workers on waterfront
A new court decision means employers will be required to compensate workers for their “availability” for shifts.
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New Zealand maritime workers back Fremantle port workers
The Maritime Union of New Zealand is backing Fremantle port workers in their dispute with Qube Stevedores.
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Ports of Auckland boss Tony Gibson departed with a staggering payout of nearly $1 million, courtesy of Rod Emmerson and the NZ Herald 10/09/21
Explanation demanded on Ports’ monster payout to ex-CEO
The Maritime Union of New Zealand is backing efforts to uncover why a million-dollar payment (on top of salary) was made to former Ports of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson following his resignation earlier this year.
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New Zealand shipping answer to supply chain crisis
As concerns about New Zealand’s supply chain grow, the Maritime Union says the answers are there to alleviate shipping and port congestion.
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Maritime Union statement on port worker vaccination
Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Craig Harrison says misinformation is threatening health and safety in ports.
Read MoreUnions 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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Maritime Union agrees with freight industry concerns on profiteering
The Maritime Union has taken the unusual step of agreeing with a trucking industry boss.
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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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