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The Maritime Union of Australia has welcomed today’s radiation testing of a shipment of cars from Japan by federal authorities but remains concerned about further shipments arriving in Australia.

The Maritime Union of Australia has won a victory for workers and consumers, with cars arriving in Australia on June 23 to be screened for radiation.

SA MUA Secretary and President of Unions SA spoke out against mandatory detention at World Refugee Day. Speech is printed below:

Ladies and gentlemen and Honourable Guests:

MUA WA official Will Tracey has won the right to be the bargaining representative for a group of oil & gas employees (ROV Operators) whose work is outside the union's coverage, with Fair Work A

Message of Solidarity sent from the International Transport Workers' Federation Dockers Section, to the Patrick workers of Australia.

MUA Comrades,  

For too long the female-dominated community sector (represented by the ASU) has struggled for respect and equal pay.

The ITF Offshore Task Force Group has concluded a two-day meeting in Split, Croatia.

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has secured a win with the signing of a collective agreement for the crew onboard the Flag of Convenience MV Gurasis.

The Australian Transport Union Federation (TUF) has welcomed the Iranian Government's decision to release bus driver Mansour Osanloo from jail as a victory for human rights.