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On Saturday you will not only be voting on whether you return a Labor Government, you will be also deciding the fate of Australian shipping, Fairwork and job safety.

Messages of congratulations for Paddy Crumlin's election as president of the International Transport Workers' Federation come from around the world and around the nation.

Transport minister announces tough fines up to $10m for ship companies polluting our coasts

Gulf of Mexico oil spill could be the first of many.

The oil spill of Florida in the  Gulf of Mexico might not be the last, unions warn.

Matt Purcell, ITF Melbourne on the Labor Govt shipping policy and FairWork Australia.

First time in more than a decade Australia has a shipping industry policy - MUA Deputy National Secretary Mick Doleman.

The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) today welcomed the Australian Government's announcement of a long awaited package of reforms to revitalise Australian shipping.

MUA National Secretary Paddy Crumlin has become the first Australian president of the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) following his election at their quadrennial Congress in Mexico

Another container ship breaks safety regulations in Melbourne port posing risk to ship safety and the environment.

Another MUA comrade dies.