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Supporters and crew of the MV Portland have vowed to continue to fight for their jobs and will hit the streets and hand out fliers today as the Pacific Jewel<

The ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) and its affiliated unions are keeping a close eye on the MV Portland dispute in south-eastern Australia, with key i

The below statement was sent out to MUA members with an email address yesterday:

The International Transport Workers’ Federation has formally called for a Coronial Inquest into yet another seafarer death on board a Panamanian registered FOC coal carrier.

We would like to wish transport workers all over the world a very happy New Year.

The Maritime Union of Australia is pleased to announce that all parties have agreed to move the MV Portland from its current berth in order to allow the arrival of the cruise liner ‘Pacific J

An Alcoa-chartered ship has been found in possible breach of the Maritime Labor Convention and international safety standards after the Australian Maritime Safety Authority was unable to verify the

National QUBE EA Meeting – Grace Hotel - 17 December 2015

ITF Australia has today condemned ALCOA for the ramshackle way they are hiring ships to carry cargos on the Australian coast replacing Australian crew.

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