Sydney Branch

Sydney Branch MUA

The Sydney Branch has a long history with the earliest organised wharfies banding together here in Australia’s first city as far back as 1872 with the Sydney Wharf Labourers Union on the now iconic Hungry Mile.

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Published: 23 Mar 2020

During this current COVID-19 health crisis we have brought together the following information for members.
What is Coronavirus
Workplace Health and Safety Obligations
The Maritime Union of Australia has made the following demands on governments and employers during this global health crisis.

Published: 29 Feb 2024

PADDY CRUMLIN – NATIONAL SECRETARY

MARITIME UNION OF AUSTRALIA

CRAIG HARRISON – NATIONAL SECRETARY
MARITIME UNION OF NEW ZEALAND

29 FEBRUARY 2024

MEDIA RELEASE

New cross-Tasman maritime worker federation to bolster MUA and MUNZ power in Kiwi and Australian ports

Published: 25 Feb 2024

MARITIME UNION OF AUSTRALIA

MEDIA RELEASE

26 FEBRUARY 2024

Maritime Union’s Quadrennial National Conference begins in Adelaide

Over 500 delegates from the MUA's rank and file will be joined by international transport union representatives, domestic trade union visitors and observers at the Maritime Union's Quadrennial National Conference, held in Adelaide this week.

Published: 16 Feb 2024

Maritime Union of Australia

Sydney Branch

Media Release

February 16 2024

Wire-Drawn Ferries dispute escalated to full 24hr stoppage as Birdon still refuses to Negotiate

Published: 8 Feb 2024

Published: 2 Feb 2024

MEDIA RELEASE

MARITIME UNION OF AUSTRALIA

2 February 2024

MUA lands new four year deal with Dubai Ports delivering fair pay, safety and work-life balance

The Maritime Union of Australia and Dubai Ports have reached an in-principle agreement at the conclusion of three days of facilitated negotiations in Sydney before the Fair Work Commission, subject to endorsement by the MUA membership employed at Dubai Ports in Australia.

Published: 23 Dec 2023

Paddy Crumlin

National Secretary, Maritime Union of Australia

President, International Transport Workers Federation

23 December 2023