Australian terminal operator suffers catastrophic collapse in container volumes
3 March 2023
International shipping companies’ recent decision to schedule a massive volume of blank sailings to Australia will have a particular impact on Australia’s third largest shipping terminal operator.
Published:
19Feb2023
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MUA marks 81 years since Bombing of Darwin during World War II
The Maritime Union of Australia's Northern Territory turned out in force this weekend to mark 81 years since the bombing of Darwin by the Japanese during World War II, and to mark and remember the sacrifice of maritime workers killed on Australian soil in service to their community.
Published:
8Feb2023
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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.
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23Dec2022
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:
12Dec2022
PADDY CRUMLIN
NATIONAL SECRETARY, MARITIME UNION OF AUSTRALIA
PRESIDENT, INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT WORKERS FEDERATION
MEDIA RELEASE
13 December 2022
MUA + ITF join with United Nations Global Compact to publish Guidance on modern slavery risks in global shipping.
Published:
12Dec2022
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PADDY CRUMLIN
NATIONAL SECRETARY
MARITIME UNION OF AUSTRALIA
MEDIA RELEASE
Productivity Commission bias against workers' right to collective bargaining lashed by academic review
12 December 2022
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10Nov2022
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20Oct2022
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PADDY CRUMLIN
NATIONAL SECRETARY, MARITIME UNION OF AUSTRALIA
PRESIDENT, INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT WORKERS FEDERATION
DAVID BALL
VICTORIAN DEPUTY BRANCH SECRETARY, MARITIME UNION OF AUSTRALIA
MEDIA RELEASE
MARITIME UNION CONDEMNS IMPORT OF ILLEGAL CARGO OF NATURAL RESOURCES FROM WESTERN SAHARA
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3Oct2022
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With great pride and in our 150th year, we invite all Members and Veterans to the unveiling of the Wharfies Mural on
Tuesday 11 October from 6pm.
Held at the Australian National Maritime Museum
2 Murray St, Sydney NSW 2000
Published:
15Sep2022
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Paddy Crumlin
National Secretary
Maritime Union of Australia
Statement on maritime employers' comments about Australian port productivity