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Latest Stevedoring News by DateNZ wharfies raise alarm over methyl bromideThe Maritime Union of New Zealand is supporting calls for an inquiry into the toxic gas Methyl Bromide, used as a timber fumigant in New Zealand ports. 22 November 2004 [Full Story] Dangers of Self-handing 23 August 2004 [Full Story] UK wharfies threaten strike Dock workers in the UK are voting on industrial action - the first national strike since Thatcher scrapped the dock labour scheme in 1989 10 August 2004 [Full Story] US wharfie killed by container A 30-YEAR veteran of the Charleston, South Carolina docks was killed early yesterday when a container fell on him at the Wando Terminal, Fairplay report. 07 July 2004 [Full Story] Spanish wharfie deaths spark safety campaign Casualisation is life threatening, according to the International Dockworkers Council 13 May 2004 [Full Story] ILO issues port safety code A detailed guide to port safety including safe use of lifting appliances and loose gear, operations on shore and afloat, dangerous goods 07 April 2004 [Full Story] Kiwi wharfies clash with rogue boss Kiwi wharfies poised to renew hostilities with the notorious Mainland Stevedoring over casual non union labour 03 March 2004 [Full Story] Another near miss on NZ waterfront The Maritime Union of New Zealand says several waterfront workers were lucky to escape when several tonnes of collapsing equipment from a ships crane crashed onto the wharf at Southport in Bluff yesterday 15 January 2004 [Full Story] ILWU vows to fight 'piggybacking' The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration proposes giving the nod to cranes hoisting two containers locked together at one time from a ship or dock. OSHA claims that two loaded containers of up to 20 tons can be safely lifted. 27 November 2003 [Full Story] ITF triumphs in Europe The plenary meeting of the European Parliament in Strasbourg has rejected the proposed EU Ports Directive by 229 votes to 209. 21 November 2003 [Full Story] Dutch wharfies close ports Stoppages to affect all Netherlands ports all week, Containerisation International magazine reports 12 November 2003 [Full Story] Patrick robot runs amuck It appears Patrick’s robot straddles have a mind of their own – something management were trying to do away with. On Monday, October 13 automated straddle 9 went haywire at Patrick’s Fisherman Islands Berth 7. The giant robot hurtled 10 feet past the electronic barrier and crashed through a metal panel fence into the reefer area at 1.30pm, according to Brisbane branch officials. 15 October 2003 [Full Story] European port package safeguards ditched Attempts to produce a compromise on the controversial package of port reform proposals have led to a shameful capitulation by the European Parliament, The International Transport Workers' Federation reports. 03 October 2003 [Full Story] European ports week of action begins Dock workers will mobilise across Europe this week (8 to 12 September) against selfhandling on ships and the proposed European Ports Directive, and in preparation for a further major action on 29 September. They will be supported by volunteers from seafarers’ unions and the ITF’s force of maritime inspectors. 07 September 2003 [Full Story] Port workers of India strike All major ports across India will be brought to a three-hour standstill today, ITF London reports. Some 80,000 port workers are protesting the government’s refusal to honour their national agreement and pay a productivity bonus of up to 20 per cent for 2002-2003. 29 August 2003 [Full Story] Toll delegates talk tactics MUA delegates from Toll Westernport,Pt Kembla,Geelong and Melbourne met with branch and national officials in the Victorian Union rooms on August 19.to develop a negotiating strategy for the ongoing enterprise negotiations 27 August 2003 [Full Story] Indian port workers die on log carrier Indian authorities are investigating the sudden death of three stevedoring workers and one labour board employee on board the Thai flagged bulk carrier 20 August 2003 [Full Story] NZ wharfies raise bug alert Bluff wharfies showed last night that New Zealand workers are the front line of defence against biological threats. 07 August 2003 [Full Story] Port workers mobilise across Europe The International Transport Workers' Federation yesterday announced five days of actions by European dockers to stamp out the growing use of selfhandling and to ram home the message to the EU that its proposed port directive would open the door to the use of unskilled and untrained labour. 05 August 2003 [Full Story] Campaign against cargo self handling hots up The International Transport Workers' Federation today warned shipowners, shippers and senior officials of the European Union that they face an intensified campaign of coordinated resistance if they press ahead with moves to encourage cargo self handling. 24 July 2003 [Full Story] French wharfies strike tonight 02 June 2003 [Full Story] Insurers rattled by latest US asbestos case A Californian jury verdict this month is expected to result in a new wave of asbestos claims 28 May 2003 [Full Story] Spanish wharfies to strike Action to stop European ports of convenience 27 April 2003 [Full Story] ILWU decries police violence in Oakland The ILWU locals 19,10 and 8 newletter Maritime Workers' Monitor 22 April 2003 [Full Story] US Police fire on workers and protestors Oakland police use concussion grenades and wooden bullets against unionists and community picketing American President Lines and Stevedoring Services of America re war shipments 14 April 2003 [Full Story] |
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