Rail And Maritime Transport Union
Rail union renews calls for safer level crossings
The union representing train drivers for better safety at level crossings after the death of a bus driver following a collision with a train near Palmerston North. Audio
Train derailment proves need for onboard staff - Butson
The rail union says the Britomart derailment is an important case study of why onboard train staff are crucial for public safety. Earlier this year, the Rail and Maritime Transport Union successfully… Audio
Union takes port dispute to directors' homes
The Rail and Maritime Transport Union has taken their industrial action to the homes of directors of the Lyttelton Port Company.
Lyttelton port workers stunned at boss' $955k pay
The port workers' union says revelations the Lyttelton Port chief executive was paid 955-thousand dollars last year is a slap in the face for his staff. Peter Davie was paid a salary of $597,000 and… Audio
Wellington on track for more train strikes
The industrial dispute between the Rail and Maritime Transport Union and the company running the trains seems to be hardening, with each side accusing the other of lying and bullying. Audio
Wellington bracing for biggest rail strike since 1994
Members of the Rail and Maritime Transport Union will strike for 24 hours from 2am tomorrow, halting all trains in the capital and disrupting tens of thousands of commuters, including students sitting… Audio
Security on trains
Stu Johnstone of the Rail and Maritime Transport Union says proposed transport managers for Auckland trains are basically toothless. Audio