Veterans

Veterans and their issues are central to the MUA's work, from retirement security and health care. Veterans are also part of the backbone of the MUA's industrial and political activism.

For more information about the Veterans' Committee, contact:

Branch contacts:

Sydney
President - Bob Lee (mob) 0416 151 109
Secretary – Bill Giddins (mob) 0409 122 140
Treasurer – Glen Wood (mob) 0413 003 010
Minutes Secretary – Alan Guihenneuc (mob) 0431 423 230

Western Australia
Jimmy Donnelly (mob) 0409 593 228
Click here to download the MUA WA Veterans Association Application Form

Victoria
President - Alan Bloom (mob) 0438 077 999
Secretary - Roger Wilson 03 9376 6429
Treasurer - John Brittain 03 9465 7419

Queensland
President/Assistant Secretary - Barney Sanders (mob) 0459 292 022 / pompom.2@bigpond.com
Col Davies (mob) 0418 198 824 / colfayes@tpg.com.au

South Australia
President – Brian O'Neill
Treasurer – Andrew Maher
Secretary – David Giles
Please contact SA Branch Office (08 8447 1779)

Published: 23 Mar 2020

During this current COVID-19 health crisis we have brought together the following information for members.
What is Coronavirus
Workplace Health and Safety Obligations
The Maritime Union of Australia has made the following demands on governments and employers during this global health crisis.

Published: 29 Feb 2024

PADDY CRUMLIN – NATIONAL SECRETARY

MARITIME UNION OF AUSTRALIA

CRAIG HARRISON – NATIONAL SECRETARY
MARITIME UNION OF NEW ZEALAND

29 FEBRUARY 2024

MEDIA RELEASE

New cross-Tasman maritime worker federation to bolster MUA and MUNZ power in Kiwi and Australian ports

Published: 25 Feb 2024

MARITIME UNION OF AUSTRALIA

MEDIA RELEASE

26 FEBRUARY 2024

Maritime Union’s Quadrennial National Conference begins in Adelaide

Over 500 delegates from the MUA's rank and file will be joined by international transport union representatives, domestic trade union visitors and observers at the Maritime Union's Quadrennial National Conference, held in Adelaide this week.

Published: 8 Feb 2024

Published: 23 Dec 2023

Paddy Crumlin

National Secretary, Maritime Union of Australia

President, International Transport Workers Federation

23 December 2023

Published: 13 Oct 2023

MARITIME UNION OF AUSTRALIA

MEDIA RELEASE

13 OCTOBER 2023

Maritime workers and Indonesian community come together to commemorate 'Black Armada' at Australian National Maritime Museum

Published: 18 Apr 2023

Published: 19 Feb 2023

MUA marks 81 years since Bombing of Darwin during World War II

The Maritime Union of Australia's Northern Territory turned out in force this weekend to mark 81 years since the bombing of Darwin by the Japanese during World War II, and to mark and remember the sacrifice of maritime workers killed on Australian soil in service to their community.

Published: 10 Jan 2023

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Joseph Robert Crumlin, OAM

Master Mariner and military historian. Late of Mona Vale.

Passed away peacefully in hospital after a short illness on 9 January 2023 aged 93 years.

Loved husband of Erin (deceased)

Beloved father of Sean, Padraig, Kieran, Erin Mary, Joseph & Mary Kathleen.

Loved grandfather of Sol, Jed, Daniel, Shea, James, Benjamin & Rory. Beloved great grandfather of Benjy, Isabella, Malia, Finn, Maisie, Anneliese, Darby, Rosie, Ella & Poppy.

Published: 23 Dec 2022

Paddy Crumlin

National Secretary, Maritime Union of Australia

President, International Transport Workers Federation

As the MUA's 150th anniversary year comes to a close, have a safe and happy Christmas, a relaxing New Year with friends and family, and let's go into 2023 fighting for a better life for all workers, our families and the communities we live in.