The MUA ATSI Committee recently attended Mabo Day in Townsville. Mabo Day is a day of great significance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders as it is a day that we celebrate the anniversary of the court victory that inserted the legal doctrine of native title into Australian Law, paving the way for all indigenous Australians to claim title to their ancestors land.
The MUA today asserted that Qube Ports Pty Ltd’s sacking of four workers at its Melbourne TT Line operation was done because workers raised a legitimate safety concern.
Port Waratah Coal Services Workers Set For Two Days Of Work Stoppages
MUA Communications Unit June 7, 2013
Port Waratah Coal Services workers in Newcastle will take protected industrial action today and tomorrow, June 7 and 8, affirming the strong unity throughout the ranks of workforce as they seek a fair agreement.
Adrian Evans On The Campaign Trail
Adrian Evans, WA's Deputy Branch Secretary, is not wasting any time reaching out to voters throughout the electoral seat of Hasluck. The pre-selected Labor candidate was out early this morning before sunrise to greet voters at the Midland train station.
Comms Team June 18, 2013
The MUA ATSI Committee recently attended Mabo Day in Townsville. Mabo Day is a day of great significance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders as it is a day that we celebrate the anniversary of the court victory that inserted the legal doctrine of native title into Australian Law, paving the way for all indigenous Australians to claim title to their ancestors land.
MUA ATSI Committee June 14, 2013
Productivity Commission Chief Wants To Shed Australian Shipping Jobs
Productivity Commission Chairman, Garry Banks has declared himself an enemy of jobs in Australian shipping, though a provocative speech targeting new laws designed to promote the industry's revitalization.
MUA Media Release July 13, 2012
MUA Calls For Urgent Safety And Training Audit Of Pearl Industry
The Maritime Union of Australia wishes to extend its deepest condolences to the family of Jarrod Hampton, the young diver whose death at sea was profiled by the 4 Corners program last night.
MUA Media Release July 10, 2012
MUA Calls For Action on Chevron Dodgy Visa
The Maritime Union of Australia’s Western Australia branch has called for immediate action to halt serious visa irregularities and breaches of immigration law by Chevron Australia LTD.
Communications Team May 20, 2013
ITF Warns of Environmental Danger
The International Transport Workers’ Federation has warned of potential environmental damage to parts of the Yarra River and Port Phillip Bay due to unsafe hull cleaning practices on a flag of convenience vessel at Appleton Dock in Melbourne.
MUA Communications Unit June 6, 2013
Have your say on the right to request flexible working arrangements to care for family
ACTU March 2, 2013
