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  Union members earn on average 17% more than their non-union counterparts.
- National Secretary
  
  Paddy has been a full-time union official since 1987 including Branch Secretary and Assistant National Secretary of the Seamen’s Union of Australia.
- History of the MUA
  
  The Maritime Union is a strong union, with a long history of solidarity.
- Women
  
  6% of our union are women. A very active and strong 6%
- Youth
  
  Youth now make up 14 per cent of the union.
- Arts & Culture
  
  The MUA has a proud history of supporting artists.
- Education & Training
  
  MUA training courses help delegates, safety reps and active members develop the skills and knowledge they need to improve the working lives of all our members.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
  
  Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders
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Branches
- Newcastle
  
  Newcastle is one the oldest unionised ports in Australia with the biggest tonnage port in Australia.
- Northern Territory
  
  Known as the Gateway to the North, the port is the nation's hub for trade in the region and is rapidly expanding.
- Queensland
  
  Queensland maritime coastline is just shy of 7,000 kilometres.
- South Australia
  
  Covering members in the seven ports of Thevenard, Port Adelaide, Port Pirie, Port Lincoln, Port Giles, Whyalla and Wallaroo.
- Southern NSW
  
  The Southern New South Wales Branch covers over 600 members from Port Kembla to Eden.
- Sydney
  
  The Sydney Branch is the largest city port branch covering around 2,230 workers from all areas.
- Tasmania
  
  Tasmania branch covers more than 700 members employed by 33 companies.
- Victoria
  
  Victorian maritime workers have always been in the forefront of the struggle for justice.
- Western Australia
  
  The WA Branch spans from Albany and Bunbury in the south to the far north of the Pilbara, with many ports in between.
Industries
- Diving
  
  The MUA covers 100 professional divers on the shores of our capital cities, below offshore oil and gas facilities and on dive tours.
- Ferries
  
  The MUA represents workers on Sydney Ferries and The Spirit of Tasmania. This includes seagoing and shore staff.
- Offshore Oil and Gas
  
  Australian seafarers work on drill rigs, tugs and support vessels in the offshore oil and gas industry here and abroad.
- Port Services
  
  Maritime workers work in bulk facilities and in port authorities in maintenance, boat services and towage.
- Shipping
  
  Australian seafarers work around the coast shipping domestic cargoes of goods, oil, ore and carrying our multi-billion LNG exports.
- Stevedoring
  
  Stevedoring workers, dock workers, known best in Australia as WHARFIES, make up the majority of MUA members.
Political Resource Centre
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Campaigns
- FPSOs: Protect our Qualifications
  
  Woodside is systematically de-skilling the marine personnel aboard the Ngujima-Yin FPSO Offshore Oil and Gas vessels - and making the whole crew redundant.
- Aussie Resources, Local Jobs
  
  CHEVRON: Aussie Resources, Local Jobs
- Solidarity with Cuba, Carribean, Central and Latin America
  
  MUA support for Cuba Carribean, Central, Latin America and associated campaigns.
- Fight to Survive – Demand a National Stevedoring Code of Practice
  
  It’s time to step up the fight for a strong National Stevedoring Code of Practice.
- Fight for your life! Sign for your life!
  
  Submission to Safe Work Australia on the National Stevedoring Code of Practice
- Seafarers: Submission to AMSA on the Consultation Draft of Marine Order 3
  
  Submission to AMSA on the Consultation Draft of Marine Order 3

Intensive Discussions at the 2013 Conference of the ...

Delegates from across the globe continued intensive discussions at the 2013 conference of the Southern Initiative on Globalisation and Trade Union Rights (SIGTUR) taking place in Western Australia.
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Planning the Future of the Sydney Branch

The MUA Sydney Branch conference is underway with this years theme: Organised, United Fighting.
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Hunterlink Cleans Up at Industry Awards

The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) is proud to announce that Hunterlink Recovery Services has won the Seafarers Welfare Award at the Lloyd's List Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards.
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Maritime Unions Pass Resolution to Support Philippines Workers

Key maritime unions the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA), Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ), and Papua New Guinea Maritime and Transport Workers Union (PNGMTU) resolved to support Filipino affiliates ...
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One Step Closer To The Formation of a ...

Trade unionism beyond borders is one step closer to becoming a reality after an inaugural meeting in Papua New Guinea between three trade unions produced some solid foundations for building ...
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Seafarers, Cooks and Chief Cooks: Check Out New ...

The MUA has put together a detailed guide on changes to AMSA certification and VET qualifications, as well as workers compensation, OHS and ILO MLC, so you are up-to-speed on ...
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AMSA's Marine Notice - revalidation of seafarer certificates

AMSA has issued a new Marine Notice on revalidation of seafarer certificates.
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INTENSIVE DISCUSSIONS AT THE 2013 CONFERENCE OF THE SOUTHERN INITIATIVE ON GLOBALISATION AND TRADE UNION RIGHTS (SIGTUR)

PLANNING THE FUTURE OF THE SYDNEY BRANCH

HUNTERLINK CLEANS UP AT INDUSTRY AWARDS

MARITIME UNIONS PASS RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT PHILIPPINES WORKERS

ONE STEP CLOSER TO THE FORMATION OF A REGIONAL MARITIME FEDERATION

SEAFARERS, COOKS AND CHIEF COOKS: CHECK OUT NEW CERTIFICATION AND QUALIFICATION INFO!

AMSA'S MARINE NOTICE - REVALIDATION OF SEAFARER CERTIFICATES

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Sydney conference Day 2

Communications Unit Dec. 4, 2013

Morning, day two of the Sydney Branch conference was all about international solidarity with ITF Australia Coordinator Dean Summers talking delegates through the Flag and Port of Convenience (FPOC) campaign.

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Intensive Discussions at the 2013 Conference of the Southern Initiative on Globalisation and Trade Union Rights (SIGTUR)

MUA Communications Team Dec. 4, 2013

Delegates from across the globe continued intensive discussions at the 2013 conference of the Southern Initiative on Globalisation and Trade Union Rights (SIGTUR) taking place in Western Australia.

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ITF Launches Guide to Fighting Violence Against Women

ITF Media Release Dec. 4, 2013

Global union the ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) is launching a guide on how to combat violence against women as part of its support for the UN Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on Monday, 25 November.

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What: SYDNEY BRANCH CONFERENCE 2013
When: Dec. 3, 2013, 8 a.m. - Dec. 5, 2013, 4 p.m.
Where: Teachers Federation House 23-33 Mary Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010, Australia

The Sydney Branch Conference kicks off tomorrow with a slew of guest speakers and talks from each National Official and all of the Branch Secretaries.

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What: AMSA's Marine Notice - revalidation of seafarer certificates
When: Oct. 19, 2013, 2:01 p.m. - Dec. 29, 2013, 2:01 p.m.
Where: Nationally

AMSA has issued a new Marine Notice on revalidation of seafarer certificates.

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What: MOVEMBER MUA TEAM EVENT
When: Oct. 26, 2013, 12:01 a.m. - Nov. 30, 2013, 11:43 p.m.
Where: Nationally

Join the MUA team this Movember. For MoBro's grow a moustache this November or MoSista's support a member that is and raise funds for men's health

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Fight for your life! Sign for your life!

We, the undersigned, call on Safe Work Australia to approve the National Stevedoring Code of Practice. This code of practice is the best opportunity in a generation to save lives and improve safety on the waterfront. The death and injury in this industry cannot continue. The tragic death of father of two Greg Fitzgibbon, killed in Newcastle recently, reminds us how important this is. Please conclude this process and approve the code as soon as possible.