Notice of lengthy and detailed waterfront industrial action has been given by the union for the Brisbane and Sydney container terminals operated by Patrick. Patrick has stated that it is "greatly disappointed... the MUA has taken to targeting … [Read more...]
Engineers’ union to take industrial action at Gladstone
By Smit Lamnalco Towage (Australia). Smit Lamnalco Towage (Australia) Pty Ltd has been notified by the Australian Institute of Marine and Power Engineers (AIMPE) of their intention to take protected industrial action within the company’s … [Read more...]
Serious industrial action at the Port of Melbourne on the way, VICT warns
Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) is facing imminent disruption from industrial action. This is in the face of a union agenda to force Australia’s first fully automated container terminal to comply with “industry standards” … [Read more...]
Waterfront industrial action underway
Amidst the challenges of COVID-19, Australia's trade continues to be interrupted by the MUA. This time it has decided to disrupt Australia's economic lifeblood of maritime trade by declaring industrial action targeted at towage provider … [Read more...]
Union/Patrick Fair Work hearing cancelled pending further talks
A two-day hearing before the Fair Work Commission to terminate or suspend the Maritime Union of Australia's industrial action at Patrick Terminals was cancelled earlier this week following an agreement for further talks between the parties. On … [Read more...]