Maritime Union continues to press Ports of Auckland over dirty politics activities
Maritime Union National President Garry Parsloe says Ports of Auckland management is trying to get off the hook from its
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Fishing Bill a major step towards fixing industry problems
The Maritime Union says the passing of a bill today 31 July 2014 reforming the fishing industry is a major step in fixing serious problems.
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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.
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Government needs to get Fishing reform bill passed now
The Maritime Union is urging the Government to push through the Fisheries (Foreign Charter Vessels and Other Matters) Amendment Bill to protect workers from exploitation and abuse.
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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
Read MoreMaritime Union backs Progressive workers battle
The Maritime Union is supporting locked out members of the National Distribution Union at Progressive Enterprises sites in Auckland, Palmerston North and Christchurch.
Maritime Union General Secretary Trevor Hanson says the Union has committed itself to financial, practical and moral support for the workers and their pickets.
He says the situation is a serious one because it showed how multinational corporates in New Zealand are determined to create a low-wage economy.
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Ports of Auckland workers remain united
Maritime Union of New Zealand members at Ports of Auckland have backed their Union with a vote of confidence.
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Government decision to reflag foreign fishing vessels welcomed
The Maritime Union has welcomed the Government’s announcement that foreign charter fishing vessels working in New Zealand waters will have to be reflagged under the New Zealand flag.
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