New Zealand Seafarers' Union

From: Body, Guy fl 1990s : Cartoons entered in the 1992 Qantas Media Awards. 1992

Reference: H-216-010

Description: Shows four dinosaurs which represent the Seafarers' Union picketing on a wharf. There are two men, one a captain, on a ship which has docked alongside them. The captain states that he thought those "things were bloody extinct". Refers to the strike by the Seafarers' Union and to the notion that unions no longer have any power. Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s).

Date: 1911

From: [Ephemera, pamphlets about politics and cards promoting political candidates in elections. 1910-1911].

By: New Zealand Seafarers' Union; Garratt & Ivar (Firm)

Reference: Eph-A-POLITICS-1911-02

Description: An election card for the Wellington Central candidate William Thomas Young in the 1911 general elections. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on card. Physical Description: Photolithograph on card, 145 x 86 mm. Transfers: Transferred to Ephemera in 2001 from 87-148-53/7..

Date: 13, 14 April 1999 - 13 Apr 1999 - 14 Sep 1999

From: Trade union oral history project

By: MacLeod, George Stuart, 1916-1999

Reference: OHInt-0478/25

Description: George Stuart Macleod born Dunedin. Recalls family history of unionism and job as a milk boy on a farm which he lost during Depression, later working on coal burners on the `Karetu'. Describes conditions on ships and relationships between the crews. Recalls joining New Zealand Seafarers Union (NZSU) 26 October 1938, with reference to compulsory unionism and union book. Was elected to National Council in 1951. Left sea 1956 and elected Secretary Dunedin and South Island Branch. Reflects on the 1951 Waterfront Lockout. Recalls election as Dunedin NZSU president and later election as Secretary. Mentions: Jimmy Lynch, Bluey MacQuarrie, Frank Trainor, Dan Macleod, Bill Clark and Nestor Taylor. Discusses agreement negotiated over the 'Whanganella'. Discusses new technology and mentions the `Karatane' which was the first coastal motor ship. Also mentions the `Waitemata'. Other topics discussed include; Depression era; education programmes and delegate training; concerns over health and safety; injuries at sea and compensation; communist influence with reference to the `Armanagh'; relationship with watersiders and marine engineers; Cooks and Stewards Union; New Zealand Shipwreck Society; Otago Trades Council; disputes and process of negotiating awards. Mentions: Dan Farquhar, Bill Richard, Ivor Powell, Kathy Whelan, Mrs Burton, Ken Baxter, Tom Skinner, Jim Knox, Jack Marshall, Johnny Homes, Tom Maddison and [F P] Walsh. Interviewer(s) - Shaun Ryan Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.10 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1902.

Date: 1887-1994

By: New Zealand Seafarers' Union

Reference: MS-Group-0431

Description: The records cover the full range of activities of the Union. Records from the former Seamens' Union which were inherited by the Seafarers' Union are included Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - See also NZ Seamens Union records (80-307) & Federated Seamans Union records (MS-Papers-0650) In December 1989, the Federated Cooks and Stewards of NZ, the NZ Seamen's Union and the North Shore Ferry Employees merged to form the NZ Seafarers' Union Quantity: 76 box(es) (on to folder level). 6 volume(s). 27 Linear Metres. Finding Aids: Listing available for 91-213. Processing information: All items not yet described

Date: [ca. 1990s]

From: Billot, Victor, fl 1991-2014 : Papers relating to the Alliance political party and the Maritime Union of New Zealand

Reference: MS-Papers-11701-4

Description: Folder comprises two flyers and a brochure from the New Zealand Seafarers' Union regarding shipping in New Zealand. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres.

Date: 1950-2000

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: PAColl-7327-1-091

Description: Photographs, mainly related to labour disputes and labour unions, taken and collected by the Evening Post. Images taken in New Zealand and abroad, by a range of photographers, between 1950 and 2000. Quantity: 1 box(es) of prints, grouped in folders.

Date: 1994

From: Hubbard, James, 1949- :Cartoon entries for the Qantas Media Awards, 1994. 25 February 1994 to 23 December 1994.

Reference: H-233-002

Description: Shows Dave Morgan wearing a number of different hats, including one with `Seafarers Union' written on it. There are two men dressed in overalls discussing his hats. Refers to Dave Morgan's personal profile. Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s). Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service..

Date: 1900-1988

From: Roth, Herbert Otto, 1917-1994: Collected papers, personal papers, photographs and ephemera

Reference: 94-106-44/11

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca 1950s-2001]

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP-Labour-Seafarers

Description: Photographs relating to seafarers (including the New Zealand Seafarers' Union and the The New Zealand Seamen's Industrial Union of Workers). The images are dated circa 1950s-2000, and were compiled for internal use by the library of the Evening Post newspaper

Date: 12 August 1993

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

By: Reid, Philip John, 1954-

Reference: EP/1993/2836-F

Description: Picketers from the Seafarers Union at Queens Wharf, Wellington. Photographs taken 12 August 1993 by Evening Post staff photographer Phil Reid. Quantity: 1 colour original negative(s) strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Negative, 35mm

Date: 1990-1993

From: Roth, Herbert Otto, 1917-1994: Collected papers, personal papers, photographs and ephemera

Reference: 94-106-44/09

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca 15 Apr 1994]

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP/1994/1061-F

Description: Seafarers' Union president, Dave Morgan, speaking about the National Government's plan to open coastal shipping to foreign companies. From left: Morgan, Pacifica Transport Group's chief executive Rod Grout; Labour Party leader Helen Clark; and Labour transport spokesman Harry Duynhoven. A Pacifica ship is in the background. Photographs taken circa 15 April 1994 by Evening Post staff photographer Mark Coote, probably in Wellington. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) negative strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 35mm

Date: 1994

From: Brockie, Robert Ellison (1932- ) :Cartoon entries for Qantas Media Awards, 1994. Cartoons published throughout 1994.

Reference: A-302-098

Description: Shows a man in the middle of the sea holding onto a life preserver (Seafarers Union). He is shouting and waving his fist at a large shark (NZ Rail) which is coming at him with it's jaws open wide. Refers to the bitter ferry dispute between New Zealand Railways and the Seafarers Union and the relatively weak position in negotiations of the Union. Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1984-1989

From: Roth, Herbert Otto, 1917-1994: Collected papers, personal papers, photographs and ephemera

Reference: 94-106-44/08

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca 1970-1986]

By: Federated Cooks' and Stewards' Union of New Zealand

Reference: MS-Group-0433

Description: Includes correspondence, plans, minute books, settlements etc. Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - See also NZ Seafarers Union records (MS-Group-0431) The Federated Cooks and Stewards of New Zealand was originally registered in 1961. The union merged with the New Zealand Seafarers Union in 1989. Quantity: 17 box(es). 6 volume(s). 5.60 Linear Metres. Finding Aids: Preliminary listing available. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donation, NZ Seafarers Union, Wellington, 1990 (90-056) and 1991 (91-213) Processing information: All items not yet described

Date: 27 Jun 1996 - 15 Oct 1996 - 27 Jun 1996 - 15 Oct 1996

By: Young, David Christopher, 1947-; Hollis, Alfred Arthur, 1914-2006; Morton, Douglas Huia Te Whiwhi, 1924-2000

Reference: OHColl-1169

Description: Life histories of two long standing members of the New Zealand Seafarers' Union: Alfred (Alf) Arthur Hollis and Douglas (Doug) Huia Te Whiwhi Morton. The interviewees give their family backgrounds and talk about their childhoods and education. They recall first going to sea, World War II service as a fireman and merchant sailor, respectively, as well as numerous seafaring jobs post-war. They discuss shipping types including coal and oil burners, diesels, Lyttelton and Cook Strait ferries, container ships and Maui rig ships. They describe conditions at sea, the food, the sleeping quarters and wages. Both interviewees discuss union politics, the Communist influence in the Union, leading unionists, significant negotiations as well as conflicts and strikes. Some of the names they mention include: Tom Anderson, Jock Barnes, Ronnie Blake, Tommy Heptinstall, Bill (Pincher) Martin, Fintan Patrick Walsh, Jimmy Woods. Sponsored by - Commissioned by the NZ Seafarers' Union Interviewer(s) - David Young Accompanying material - Project report in backfile Arrangement: Original recordings: OHC-020121 - OHC-020124, Hollis; OHC-020125 - OHC-020127, Morton Abstracts: OHA-7075 - OHA-7076 Quantity: 7 C60 cassette(s). 2 printed abstract(s) 2 copies of each. 2 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - NZ Seafarers' Union