The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) is calling for a halt to the signing of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), scheduled for 27 April in New Delhi, and says the government’s secretive approach is an “insult to New Zealand workers.”
Maritime Union National Secretary Carl Findlay says it is irresponsible for the Government to commit the country to a deal before New Zealand workers have even seen the fine print.
“How can they claim this is in the national interest when the key stakeholders – the workers who keep our ports running and our supply chains moving – are locked out of the conversation?”
The Union is alarmed by reports of significant immigration concessions and investment obligations that have surfaced.
Key concerns for New Zealand workers include:
The Maritime Union is calling on the government to release the full text of the FTA immediately and allow for genuine consultation with social partners before signing anything.
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