The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is joining its affiliate the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA), in calling for the suspension of an anti-cabotage licence granted to Amer
From Queensland safety regulations to international solidarity a vast array of speakers proved for a successful conference and educational experience for delegates at the inaugural State Branch Con
On Wednesday afternoon, fifteen unemployed Australian seafarers, including two from the MV Portland, arrived in the marble halls of Parliament House, Canberra.
A rally is being staged in Portland in support of an Australian crew that were told more than a fortnight ago they would be replaced with foreign workers paid $2-an-hour.
This morning in Canberra ALP Shadow Minister for Infrastructure Anthony Albanese stood with Assistant National Secretary Ian Bray and two of the sacked crew of the MV Portland - Warren Hopkins and