Stop Work Meeting 8 July 2024

To all members of the Wellington Branch, please be advised the next SWM is scheduled for Monday 8 July 2024.
Time: 10-12pm
Venue: National Office, 220 Willis St, Level 1, Conference Room.

Your attendance is welcome, hope to see you there.

In Unity,

Fiona Mansell (Fee)
Maritime Union of New Zealand Wellington Branch Secretary

Stop Work Meeting 10 June 2024

To all members of the Wellington Branch, please be advised the next SWM is scheduled for Monday 10 June 2024.
Time: 10-12pm
Venue: MUNZ Conference Room, Level 1, National Office, Waterside House, 220 Willis St.

Your attendance is welcome, hope to see you there.
In Unity,

Fiona Mansell (Fee)
Maritime Union of New Zealand
Wellington Branch Secretary

KiwiRail fined $240,500 for “needless accident” on Kaitiaki

The dangers of loading heavy vehicles onto vessels are under the spotlight following the prosecution of KiwiRail and a towing contractor.

Higgins Towing Services (HTS) and KiwiRail were sentenced in the Wellington District Court on 17 October 2022 after pleading guilty to a range of charges relating to a 2020 injury on-board the interisland ferry the Kaitaki.
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