MUA  

MUA Labels Sydney Ferries Plan “Flawed and Deficient”

The Maritime Union of Australia has criticised the NSW Government’s Sydney ferries plan, released today, as a deeply flawed and deficient approach lacking in a clear strategy to deliver the promised service increases.

PWCS Workers Declare New Stoppage

Workers at Rio Tinto’s subsidiary Port Waratah Coal Services (PWCS) in Newcastle announced a new work stoppage scheduled for Friday.

Industry news  

Productivity Commission Chief Wants To Shed Australian Shipping Jobs

Productivity Commission Chairman, Garry Banks has declared himself an enemy of jobs in Australian shipping, though a provocative speech targeting new laws designed to promote the industry's revitalization.

MUA Calls For Urgent Safety And Training Audit Of Pearl Industry

The Maritime Union of Australia wishes to extend its deepest condolences to the family of Jarrod Hampton, the young diver whose death at sea was profiled by the 4 Corners program last night.

Campaigns  

MUA Calls For Action on Chevron Dodgy Visa

The Maritime Union of Australia’s Western Australia branch has called for immediate action to halt serious visa irregularities and breaches of immigration law by Chevron Australia LTD.

International/ITF  

Hong Kong Dockers Strike Over After 40 Days

A strike at the Port of Hong Kong which has lasted 40 days is now over.

Safety and Training  
Women  

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