MUA seafarers have been getting systematically sacked around the Australian coast due to the actions of successive conservative national governments.

A series of government decisions has created the possibility for shipping lines to fire their MUA workforce, and employ en masse non-union workers to run ships up the Australian coast.

This isn’t unique to Australia.  Across the rich, developed world, governments have been collaborating with shipping industry bosses to smash seafarers unions.

The MUA is fighting tooth and nail to roll back these attacks, and we’re not alone.  Seafarers unions across the world have been fighting this too.

With us in Part 2 of our series to give us a rundown on what’s happening is legendary Canadian seafarer Jim Given.  Jim is the President of the Seafarers International Union of Canada and the  Chair, ITF Cabotage Taskforce

Also with on this show is wharfie and working class warrior Warren Smith, Assistant National Secretary of the mighty MUA.

MUA seafarers have been getting systematically sacked around the Australian coast due to the actions of successive conservative national governments.
A series of government decisions has created the possibility for shipping lines to fire their MUA workforce, and employ en masse non-union workers to run ships up the Australian coast.
This isn&rsquo;t unique to Australia.&nbsp; Across the rich, developed world, governments have been collaborating with shipping industry bosses to smash seafarers unions.
The MUA is fighting tooth and nail to roll back these attacks, and we&rsquo;re not alone.&nbsp; Seafarers unions across the world have been fighting this too.
With us in Part 2 of our series to give us a rundown on what&rsquo;s happening is legendary Canadian seafarer Jim Given.&nbsp; Jim is the President of the Seafarers International Union of Canada and the&nbsp; Chair, ITF Cabotage Taskforce
Also with on this show is wharfie and working class warrior Warren Smith, Assistant National Secretary of the mighty MUA.

Radio Stingray is a monthly podcast brought to you by the Maritime Union of Australia Sydney Branch. It continues the legacy of generations of maritime workers communicating with each other using the latest platforms.
 
The podcast is designed to be entertaining and informative with industrial rounds, reports by Officials and rank and filers, campaign updates, upcoming events, and special features. Bringing news and information from a working class perspective on matters important to workers in Sydney, Australia and the rest of the world

Radio Stingray - Maritime Workers Podcast

Radio Stingray is a monthly podcast brought to you by the Maritime Union of Australia Sydney Branch. It continues the legacy of generations of maritime workers communicating with each other using the latest platforms.
 
The podcast is designed to be entertaining and informative with industrial rounds, reports by Officials and rank and filers, campaign updates, upcoming events, and special features. Bringing news and information from a working class perspective on matters important to workers in Sydney, Australia and the rest of the world.

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