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Maritime Union condemns Gaza invasion
The Maritime Union of Australia today condemned the Israeli invasion of Gaza and called for the Australian Government to back the United Nations General Assembly calls for an immediate withdrawal and ceasefire.
Posted: 05 January 2009 [ Full Story ]


Gaza- TV crew show human toll
While the Israeli Government have banned all foreign media from Gaza, Aljazeera TV is getting the inside story out, showing the extent of civilian casualities
Posted: 05 January 2009 [ Full Story ]


Communist legend dies
Maritime Union, Sydney Branch hosts wake for Peter Symon, General Secretary, Communist Party of Australia.
Posted: 24 December 2008 [ Full Story ]


NZ union attack on policy spy scandal
The Maritime Union of New Zealand is looking at taking action against the "politically motivated" police spy scandal
Posted: 22 December 2008 [ Full Story ]




MUA Campaigns

Call for the release of Indian seafarers
The ITF is asking affiliated unions and organisations to condemn the guilty verdict of Hebei Spirit officers Captain Jasprit Chawla and Chief Officer Syam Chetan, members of ITF Indian seafaring affiliate, who are detained in South Korea following an oil spill from their ship last year.
Posted: 11 December 2008 [ Full Story ]

Release Liliany Obando Campaign Update #4
See campaign update in downloadable form below.
Posted: 09 October 2008 [ Full Story ]

Waterfront security
THe MUA responds to allegations of crime on the waterfront in this weeks Australian. Members are encouraged to join the national secretary in defending maritime workers of baseless allegations. To date not one member, stevedoring worker, seafarer or port worker has failed to obtain an MSIC security clearance card after checks by federal police and ASIO.
Posted: 03 October 2008 [ Full Story ]



War on the Waterfront.

It all began on April 7, 1998, when in the dead of the night security guards and savage dogs pulled workers off forklifts, straddles and cranes and out the gates.

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MUA Members.

This is a password-protected area for members only. You can apply for a password here. In the MUA members area you can change your contact details, find out ways to make your workplace safer in the OHS section, find your delegate and look up your awards online.

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the Environment.

Uranium exports, French nuclear testing in the Pacific, the destruction of the world's rainforests, dumping of toxic waste, pollution of our marine life - you name it - the Maritime Union has taken a stand.

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Days Gone By.

The Maritime Union has a long history, dating back before the turn of the century and beyond. It is a proud history - a history of protecting its members and supporting just causes.

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Journal Highlights
Council 08
Union alliances key to organising nationally and internationally
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Events
MUA Annual Melbourne Port Picnic Day 2009
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PICNIC DAY WILL TAKE PLACE ON 13 JANUARY AND NOT 20 JANUARY AS STATED IN THE 2009 MUA DIARY.
13 January 2009
[Full Story]


 
LaborNET News
The latest LaborNET headlines:
Unions NSW on Gaza - 06 January 2009

APHEDA statement on Gaza - 05 January 2009

MUA condemns Gaza invasion - 05 January 2009

Communist legend dies - 22 December 2008

Garnaut attacks job security - 20 December 2008

Lighting candles for migrant rights - 19 December 2008


International News
The latest Labourstart headlines:

India Millions of Indian airport, rail and bank workers strike over inflation, 'anti-worker' policies 20-Aug-2008

Pakistan Pearl Continental Karachi Hotel Workers Step Up Mobilization in Seven-Year Struggle for Union Rights 15-Aug-2008

South Africa Cosatu strike sweeps across the country 07-Aug-2008

Israel Israeli and Palestinian Trade Unions Reach Historic Agreement 06-Aug-2008

Vietnam 14,000 on strike at SKorean footwear plant 27-Jul-2008


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