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Southern NSW Branch

The Southern New South Wales Branch covers approximately 500 members from Port Kembla to Eden. Our members work in Towage, Stevedoring, Diving, Port Services, Maintenance and Marine Operations. We also have Seafaring members who work on traditional Bluewater Trading Vessels, Offshore Oil / Gas / Construction and Dredging Industries. The branch is very active within the struggles of the local Communities and Unions. We are an affiliate of the South Coast Labour Council, and a member of the Port Kembla Port Unions Committee.

 

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Published: 12 Dec 2022

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Join us for the branch GOLF DAY



Published: 23 Mar 2020

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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: 27 Feb 2023

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MARITIME UNION OF AUSTRALIA
 



Published: 22 Feb 2023

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MARITIME UNION OF AUSTRALIA
 

MICK CROSS
SOUTHERN NSW BRANCH SECRETARY

 

MEDIA RELEASE

 

22 FEBRUARY 2023

 

MUA WELCOMES RENEWABLES FUTURE FOR PORT KEMBLA AND THE ILLAWARRA

 



Published: 8 Feb 2023

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SAFETY UPDATE

8 February 2023

SHIP CRANE FAILURE AT PORT KEMBLA

 

The Maritime Union of Australia notes with concern that there has been another Ship Crane FSWR failure at Port Kembla on Wednesday 01/02/23 on the Pan Ivy Bulk Carrier.



Published: 3 Feb 2023

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ACTU EXECUTIVE

February 2023

RESOLUTION

Svitzer Towage ongoing dispute

ACTU Executive notes that:

1. Svitzer towage EBA expired on 31 December 2019

2. Svitzer Australia applied in January 2022 to Fair Work to have the existing enterprise agreement terminated, which would:



Published: 26 Jan 2023

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The Maritime Union of Australia has announced its timeline and process for the quadrennial elections to be held this year to elect office bearers for the coming four year period.

Full information about the MUA Quadrennial elections is available here including information about the nomination process and the timeline for the conduct of the ballot.



Published: 23 Dec 2022

Paddy Crumlin

National Secretary, Maritime Union of Australia

President, International Transport Workers Federation

 

As the MUA's 150th anniversary year comes to a close, have a safe and happy Christmas, a relaxing New Year with friends and family, and let's go into 2023 fighting for a better life for all workers, our families and the communities we live in.

 



Published: 12 Dec 2022

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SNSW BRANCH PICNIC DAY

Monday 9th January 2023 9am to Midday SHANKZ MINI GOLF @ LINKS SHELLHARBOUR

All members and families welcome.

Reptile Zoo

Face Painting

Sausage Sizzle

Coffee Van



Published: 28 Nov 2022

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Port Kembla trailblazer Ruby Peterlin recognised with industry Young Achievement award

 

28 November 2022

 

The MUA Southern NSW branch secretary, Mick Cross, has congratulated Port Kembla member Ruby Peterlin on the recent recognition of her achievements with a Young Achievement Award at the Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards, hosted by the Daily Cargo News.

 



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