The Maritime International Federation (MIF), which consists of regional transport unions, is disturbed by the heavy handed approach of police in Papua New Guinea in the wake of today’s shootings.
This obituary by Diane Kirkby, author of Voice From the Ships: Australia's Seafarers and Research Professor (Emeritus) of History, La Trobe University appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald
Former Steward's Union National Secretary, Seamen's Union of Australia and Maritime Union of Australia Assistant National Secretary, Ken McLeod, has passed away.