The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) has thrown its support behind the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU’s) Buy Australian campaign that would require all major government projects and services to use locally manufactured goods, such as steel, iron, clothing and equipment.
A bulk carrier granted a Temporary License by the Turnbull Government to replace an Australian ship has been labeled an outrageous disgrace by ITF Australia following revelations the ship’s crew hasn’t been paid for several months.
MUA National Council has reaffirmed its support for marriage equality, passing a resolution at National Council that the matter should be dealt with by the Parliament now without the need for a costly and divisive plebiscite.
