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Leslie Joseph Parsonage Symes, former ITF Coordinator has died aged 82. See National Secretary Paddy Crumlin's announcement below. 

This obituary by Diane Kirkby, author of Voice From the Ships: Australia's Seafarers and Research Professor (Emeritus) of History, La Trobe University appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald

Former Steward's Union National Secretary, Seamen's Union of Australia and Maritime Union of Australia Assistant National Secretary, Ken McLeod, has passed away.

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The union has become aware that the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) may attempt to communicate with members regarding the recent MV Portland dispute.

Dear Fellow Workers,

National Secretary Paddy Crumlin went on Sky News Trading Day to discuss the MUA and the wider union movement's perspective on corporate takeovers, mergers and acquisitions.

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