Maritime workers back Ports of Auckland health and safety review
Maritime Union National Secretary Joe Fleetwood says the Union has repeatedly called for a review of safety practices at all ports in New Zealand.
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Rebuilding our coastal shipping requires government intervention
If the Covid-19 response has taught us anything, it’s that our economy lives and dies by our supply chains and that when push comes to shove New Zealand can’t always rely on the rest of the world.
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Maritime Union statement on Port Otago straddle accident
The Maritime Union says a straddle accident at Port Chalmers on Wednesday 1 July involved one of its members.
Read MoreMore accidents follow calls for national inquiry into port safety
Two serious port accidents have occurred since the Maritime Union renewed its calls for a national inquiry into New Zealand’s port safety.
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Maritime industry inquiry into health and safety required to “shine a light on dark places”
The Maritime Union is continuing its call for a national inquiry into port and maritime safety.
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Maritime workers recover crews’ wages in New Zealand ITF week of action
Tens of thousands of dollars of outstanding pay for seafarers is in the process of recovery after action last week
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Serious questions around container toxic gas risk
An official report that exposed massive safety risks around toxic gases in shipping containers shows workers are being placed in danger every day.
Read MoreNew ports bill a positive move
The Maritime Union says a new members bill that will increase the transparency and accountability of publicly owned New Zealand ports is a positive move and has wide support.
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