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

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: 1 Aug 2025

MARITIME UNION OF AUSTRALIA

MEDIA RELEASE

1 AUGUST 2025

Published: 28 Jul 2025

MARITIME UNION OF AUSTRALIA

MEDIA RELEASE

29 JULY 2025

Indigenous wharfies and seafarers of the world call for peace at MUA Conference

A world first International First Nations maritime workers conference was held in Sydney last week. Participating in the unapologetically political gathering were First Nations representatives from across Australia, the Pacific and the Americas.

Published: 28 Jul 2025

MARITIME UNION OF AUSTRALIA

WESTERN AUSTRALIA BRANCH

MEDIA RELEASE

MUA FILES FOR PROTECTED INDUSTRIAL ACTION AGAINST PILBARA PORTS

28 JULY 2025

After several months of protracted EA negotiations, the MUA Western Australia branch has filed a Protected Action Ballot Order against Pilbara Ports.

Published: 3 Jul 2025

Please see the below links for MUA WA Branch News Updates - click on the links to view.

IDC Statement on DP World - June 2025

Published: 25 Jun 2025

Australian maritime union leaders acknowledge seafarers strategic, social and economic importance on Day of the Seafarer.

The three Australian maritime unions, representing deck crew (MUA), engineers (AIMPE) and officers (AMOU) join together with global labour and maritime organisations in celebrating the Day of the Seafarer 2025, a day to recognise the immense contribution of the world’s seafarers – the essential workers who keep global trade, supply chains, and our island nation afloat.

Published: 16 Jun 2025