• End The Port Workers Lockout In Vancouver

    Workers at the Port of Vancouver, Washington, USA have been locked out by their employer, Japanese conglomerate Mitsui-United Grain, since February 27, 2013.

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  • Petition: Initiate A Coronial Inquest Into The Death Of Captain Dudley Jacobs

    We feel strongly about giving the Jacobs family and the extended maritime and local Gladstone community closure with a proper third party investigation to ensure that this kind of tragedy ...

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  • Day of the Seafarer

    ‘Day of the Seafarer’ falls on 25 June, in 2013 the second day of Seafarers Awareness Week.

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  • Federal Election: Enrol to vote

    To enrol for the first time or get back on the roll, complete the online form then print, sign and return the form to the AEC. You will need to ...

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  • Petition: 5 Days for the Cuban 5 in Washington DC

    Please find attached a brief flyer about the Cuban 5 (they are still the 5, even though Rene has been released.) Over the next week it is crucial as many ...

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  • Fight to Survive – Demand a National Stevedoring Code of Practice

    The MUA has spent years fiercely fighting for better safety standards in stevedoring. Safe Work Australia agreed that standards need to be reflected in a National Stevedoring Code of Practice ...

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  • Fight for your life! Sign for your life!

    We, the undersigned, call on Safe Work Australia to approve the National Stevedoring Code of Practice. This code of practice is the best opportunity in a generation to save lives ...

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END THE PORT WORKERS LOCKOUT IN VANCOUVER
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PETITION: INITIATE A CORONIAL INQUEST INTO THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN DUDLEY JACOBS
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DAY OF THE SEAFARER
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FEDERAL ELECTION: ENROL TO VOTE
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PETITION: 5 DAYS FOR THE CUBAN 5 IN WASHINGTON DC
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FIGHT TO SURVIVE – DEMAND A NATIONAL STEVEDORING CODE OF PRACTICE
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FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE! SIGN FOR YOUR LIFE!
ACTION ALERT: RALLY TO DEMAND A NATIONAL STEVEDORING CODE OF PRACTICE!
Oct. 30, 2012, 6 a.m.
Nationally

MUA rank & file and concerned members of the community are coming together Nationwide on Tuesday 30 October to demand a national stevedoring code of practice. - Contact your branch for more details.

World Aids Day
Dec. 1, 2013, 6 a.m.
Nationally

The ITF is calling on its affiliates to mark World AIDS Day on 1 December 2013. As we mark 32 years of AIDS, let’s be inspired by the early days of AIDS activism. AIDS has proven to be much more than an epidemic—it is a movement that has inspired people across the world.

Federal Election: Enrol to vote
Jan. 31, 2013, 8:58 a.m.
Nationally

To enrol for the first time or get back on the roll, complete the online form then print, sign and return the form to the AEC. You will need to provide evidence of your identity using a driver’s licence, an Australian passport number or have someone who is enrolled confirm your identity.

AMSA's Marine Notice - revalidation of seafarer certificates
May 3, 2013, 2:01 p.m.
Nationally

AMSA has issued a new Marine Notice on revalidation of seafarer certificates.

Bullying & Harassment in the Maritime Industry SURVEY
May 26, 2013, 3:50 p.m.
Nationwide

All members requested to complete survey

POSITION VACANT - Branch Administrator - DARWIN
June 9, 2013, 1:03 a.m.
Darwin, NT

An opportunity is available to join the Northern Territory Branch, based in Darwin providing administrative and bookkeeping services on a permanent part-time (2-day per week) basis to support the membership of The Maritime Union of Australia.

TAS Women's Meeting
June 25, 2013, 10 a.m.
Shop 3, 59 Wright Street, East Devonport, TAS 7310

Tasmania MUA MUA Women's meeting.