Unions bemoan unsafe ports working
Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) general secretary Joe Fleetwood says Kiwi ports are cutting safety corners due to the economic recession and increasing competition for available cargo.
Instances of workers completing 18-hour days with only six-hour rest periods and driving heavy cranes for long periods between rest or toilet breaks were being reported.Mr Fleetwood says MUNZ is seeking advice on legal action against Government agencies responsible for maritime and waterfront safety as well as employers, if there was a death or injury on the job due to bad practices.
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