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Western Australia Branch

The Western Australian Branch spans from Esperance in the south to the far north of the Kimberley with many ports in between.

WA Branch Resources

 

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: 2 Mar 2023

Click on the links below to view the Updates from the North West.

MUA WA North West Seafarers Updates:

 

MUA WA North West Waterside Workers Updates:



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: 10 Jan 2023

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Joseph Robert Crumlin, OAM

Master Mariner and military historian. Late of Mona Vale.

Passed away peacefully in hospital after a short illness on 9 January 2023 aged 93 years.

Loved husband of Erin (deceased)

Beloved father of Sean, Padraig, Kieran, Erin Mary, Joseph & Mary Kathleen.

Loved grandfather of Sol, Jed, Daniel, Shea, James, Benjamin & Rory. Beloved great grandfather of Benjy, Isabella, Malia, Finn, Maisie, Anneliese, Darby, Rosie, Ella & Poppy.



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: 19 Dec 2022

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Vacant Position (ITF Inspector Port Hedland) - ITF Inspectorate, Australia.

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is currently seeking to fill a vacant Inspector position within its Australian Inspectorate.

Based in Port Hedland - covering other Western Australian Ports as required - this position will be a fulltime role, duties of which are detailed in the ITF Inspector Role Description document (attached)



Published: 12 Dec 2022

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: 9 Dec 2022

MUA Just Transition Update: Decommissioning November 2022

The MUA will regularly update the MUA website and continue to send newsletters regarding Just Transition employment opportunities that are in the works for our membership. Please make sure you read through this update on offshore oil and gas decommissioning and discuss it at your onboard meetings.



Published: 18 Nov 2022

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PADDY CRUMLIN
NATIONAL SECRETARY
MARITIME UNION OF AUSTRALIA

MEDIA RELEASE

SVITZER RANSOM NOTE SHREDDED BY FAIR WORK COMMISSION – LOCKOUT SUSPENDED WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT

 

The Fair Work Commission has suspended the planned lockout of tugboat workers around Australia by Svitzer bosses and ordered a return to negotiation for a new employment agreement for the almost 600 seagoing employees of Australia’s largest tugboat operator.

 



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