Transport Unions Renew Calls for Marsden Point to be restarted
Two of New Zealand’s main transport unions are urging the Marsden Point refinery be returned to functioning status, if necessary…
22 July 2022
Press releases
Rail union backs green campaign for Lower North Island Rail
The union representing rail workers is backing a call from the Green Party for more Government investment in regional passenger…
13 July 2022
Union says derailment a reminder of workplace health and safety hazards
The union representing rail workers says three of its members were fortunate to escape serious injuries after a derailment. A…
1 June 2022
Port unions says health and safety judgement must be appealed
Port unions will be pushing for an appeal against a court decision that has seen a stevedoring company walk away…
18 May 2022
Union says reappointment of KiwiRail CEO Peter Reidy a positive move
The announcement that Peter Reidy will return to the CEO role at KiwiRail is seen as a positive by the…
2 May 2022
unions call for national standards in stevedoring health and safety
Unions in the ports and maritime sector are demanding national stevedoring standards be introduced to deal with the health and…
21 April 2022
New Zealand transport workers back P&O workers after shock massed sacking
New Zealand transport workers are backing UK ferry workers after a shock mass sacking. UK ferry operator P&O Ferries has…
21 March 2022
Port workers protest against blood phosphate ship
The Rail and Maritime Transport Union (RMTU) is calling attention to the importation of “blood phosphate” into New Zealand ports.…
8 March 2022
Port unions take action on Russian flagged ships
The two unions representing workers in New Zealand ports say their members are reluctant to work Russian flagged ships in…
1 March 2022
Auckland Metro Rail Workers to vote on Industrial Action
The Rail and Maritime Transport Union is balloting its members at Auckland One Rail for industrial action following a breakdown…
15 February 2022