http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos Plone + Plumi (www.plumi.org) contact@engagemedia.org http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/logo.gif http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos ('Creative Commons License', 'Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0', 'http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/', 'http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-sa/3.0/88x31.png') 240 JamieMUA JamieMUA contact@engagemedia.org http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/fallen-comrades-memorial-service NSW Premier Kristina Keneally expressed deep sorrow over the death of wharfie Stephen Piper and the awful statistic of 3 deaths on Australian wharves in 5 months. Speaking before nearly 400 maritime workers, their families, friends and dignitaries, Ms Keneally, also pledged her support - and the NSW Government's - to the Maritime Union's campaign to achieve consistent safety guidelines and regulations right across the country. NSW Premier Kristina Keneally expressed deep sorrow over the death of wharfie Stephen Piper and the awful statistic of 3 deaths on Australian wharves in 5 months. Speaking before nearly 400 maritime workers, their families, friends and dignitaries, Ms Keneally, also pledged her support - and the NSW Government's - to the Maritime Union's campaign to achieve consistent safety guidelines and regulations right across the country. jamie.m@aapt.net.au jamie.m@aapt.net.au maritime union Australia Kristina Keneally Workers Safety Mick Doleman Jamie McMechan Paul McAleer Nick Fanos Stephen Piper Waterfront Deaths 2010-08-12T00:30:29Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/Gordon_Horn_An_Inspiration.mpg Veteran Maritime Union member and life long political activist Gordon Horn addresses the Young Maritime Workers Conference 2009 held in Brisbane. Gordon aged 82 gives a candid account of his experiences as a political activist, union member and empowers young maritime workers to take an active role in their union and political activism. Produced by Jamie McMechan - Maritime Union of Australia Film Unit http://www.mua.org.au Veteran Maritime Union member and life long political activist Gordon Horn addresses the Young Maritime Workers Conference 2009 held in Brisbane. Gordon aged 82 gives a candid account of his experiences as a political activist, union member and empowers young maritime workers to take an active role in their union and political activism. Produced by Jamie McMechan - Maritime Union of Australia Film Unit http://www.mua.org.au jamie.m@aapt.net.au jamie.m@aapt.net.au maritimeunion maritime union of Australia Gordon Horn Jamie McMechan Paddy Crumlin Stevedore Wharfie longshoremen 2010-07-18T14:39:59Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/The_Hungry_Miles The Hungry Miles is a documentary made by the Waterside Workers’ Federation Film Unit in the 1950's. It documents industrial relations on the waterfront since the 1930s and includes dramatised scenes of working conditions during the Depression. The Hungry Miles is a documentary made by the Waterside Workers’ Federation Film Unit in the 1950's. It documents industrial relations on the waterfront since the 1930s and includes dramatised scenes of working conditions during the Depression. investigativeblog@gmail.com investigativeblog@gmail.com featured unions history 2010-06-04T02:07:02Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/Mojo.mpg The Miscarriage of Justice Organisation (MOJO) is a charity dedicated to human rights and to changing the criminal justice system in order to reduce the number of miscarriages of criminal justice and increase the level of professional after-care for victims. The Miscarriage of Justice Organisation (MOJO) is a charity dedicated to human rights and to changing the criminal justice system in order to reduce the number of miscarriages of criminal justice and increase the level of professional after-care for victims. jamie.m@aapt.net.au jamie.m@aapt.net.au MOJO Miscarriage of Justice Organisation Paddy Hill John McManus Maritime Union MUA Jamie McMechan 2010-06-04T01:31:55Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/Shame_BHP_Shame_V3.mpg Over 200 union members gathered outside the Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group (NCIG) this morning, where MUA National Secretary Paddy Crumlin said unions worked to help set up the billion-dollar facility and the non-union agreement is a slap in the face to Newcastle workers. Over 200 union members gathered outside the Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group (NCIG) this morning, where MUA National Secretary Paddy Crumlin said unions worked to help set up the billion-dollar facility and the non-union agreement is a slap in the face to Newcastle workers. jamie.m@aapt.net.au jamie.m@aapt.net.au Maritime Union MUA featured 2010-06-08T02:40:29Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/Sydney_Ferries_Protest_Balmain.mpg More than 200 residents, workers and activists rallied today alongside East Balmain Wharf to protest against the State Governments plan to sell off the iconic Sydney Ferry Service. Speakers included the legendary Green Bans campaigner of the 70's Mr Jack Mundey along with Greens MP Lee Rhiannon and Maritime Union Assistant Branch Secretary, Paul Garrett coordinating the event. More than 200 residents, workers and activists rallied today alongside East Balmain Wharf to protest against the State Governments plan to sell off the iconic Sydney Ferry Service. Speakers included the legendary Green Bans campaigner of the 70's Mr Jack Mundey along with Greens MP Lee Rhiannon and Maritime Union Assistant Branch Secretary, Paul Garrett coordinating the event. jamie.m@aapt.net.au jamie.m@aapt.net.au Maritime Union Jamie McMechan MUA SaveOurSydneyFerries Anti-Privatisation 2010-04-29T23:03:18Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/Dublin_Dockers_Dispute.mpg Forced redundancies, pay packets slashed by 200 Euro's and then locked out. Dublin Dockers enter week 13 of the dispute with employer Marine Terminals Limited (M.T.L.) owned by UK based Peel Ports Group which is 49% owned by Deutsche Bank. The company forced redundancies on a quarter of their workforce including union delegates and slashed their wages by over 200 Euro's a week. SUPPORT THE DUBLIN DOCKERS! Forced redundancies, pay packets slashed by 200 Euro's and then locked out. Dublin Dockers enter week 13 of the dispute with employer Marine Terminals Limited (M.T.L.) owned by UK based Peel Ports Group which is 49% owned by Deutsche Bank. The company forced redundancies on a quarter of their workforce including union delegates and slashed their wages by over 200 Euro's a week. SUPPORT THE DUBLIN DOCKERS! jamie.m@aapt.net.au jamie.m@aapt.net.au Dockers Union Dublin Maritime ITF McMechan 2009-10-21T04:34:42Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/Strike_Me_Pink.mpg More than 400 Sydney wharfies at the Patrick Terminal at Port Botany were today kitted out in new hot pink hard hats bearing the McGrath Foundation logo, proving once and for all that real men do wear pink. More than 400 Sydney wharfies at the Patrick Terminal at Port Botany were today kitted out in new hot pink hard hats bearing the McGrath Foundation logo, proving once and for all that real men do wear pink. jamie.m@aapt.net.au jamie.m@aapt.net.au Maritime Union featured MUA Port Botany Breast Cancer The McGrath Foundation Glenn McGrath 2009-09-28T04:53:17Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/Recession_Busters.mpg More than 200 wharfies at Port Botany are sacrificing hours and pay to save the jobs of casual workers after a sharp drop in container traffic. More than 200 wharfies at Port Botany are sacrificing hours and pay to save the jobs of casual workers after a sharp drop in container traffic. jamie.m@aapt.net.au jamie.m@aapt.net.au Maritime Union Jamie McMechan MUA Recession Busters Brad Dunn 2010-04-29T23:03:25Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/Sydney_Ferries_Campaign_Launch.mpg A coalition of unions, activists and community groups has launched a new campaign to keep Sydney's famous green and gold ferries safe in public hands. A coalition of unions, activists and community groups has launched a new campaign to keep Sydney's famous green and gold ferries safe in public hands. jamie.m@aapt.net.au jamie.m@aapt.net.au Circular Quay Jamie McMechan Maritime Union of Australia NSW ALP Unions NSW Sydney Ferries Labor David Campbell MUA 2009-08-27T03:31:54Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/Hungry_Mile_Renaming.mpg The Hungry Mile, the name harbourside workers gave to the docklands area of Darling Harbour East, in Sydney, during the Great Depression, has been formally re-named to ensure its link to history lasts forever. The name became an official part of Sydney in a joint ceremony with Premier Nathan Rees, Lord Mayor Clover Moore, Lands Minister Tony Kelly and The Maritime Union of Australia Secretary Paddy Crumlin. The Hungry Mile, the name harbourside workers gave to the docklands area of Darling Harbour East, in Sydney, during the Great Depression, has been formally re-named to ensure its link to history lasts forever. The name became an official part of Sydney in a joint ceremony with Premier Nathan Rees, Lord Mayor Clover Moore, Lands Minister Tony Kelly and The Maritime Union of Australia Secretary Paddy Crumlin. jamie.m@aapt.net.au jamie.m@aapt.net.au Jamie McMechan Maritime Union of Australia Waterside Workers Federation Barangaroo featured East Darling Harbour The Hungry Mile 2010-04-30T13:12:46Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/TUFF.mpg Unionist, activists and members of the community rallied together at Central Station in Sydney to voice their opposition to the New South Wales (NSW) Government's relentless push to reduce public services throughout the New South Wales transport network. Speakers from the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA), Rail Tram and Bus Union (RTB) and Transport Workers Union (TWU) were proud to announce their ongoing commitment to raise the standards of public services in the transport sector. The Maritime Union Association, Rail Tram Bus Union and Transport Worker's Union have come together to form the alliance T.U.F (Transport Unions Federation) to combat the State Governments plans of slashing public services. Unionist, activists and members of the community rallied together at Central Station in Sydney to voice their opposition to the New South Wales (NSW) Government's relentless push to reduce public services throughout the New South Wales transport network. Speakers from the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA), Rail Tram and Bus Union (RTB) and Transport Workers Union (TWU) were proud to announce their ongoing commitment to raise the standards of public services in the transport sector. The Maritime Union Association, Rail Tram Bus Union and Transport Worker's Union have come together to form the alliance T.U.F (Transport Unions Federation) to combat the State Governments plans of slashing public services. jamie.m@aapt.net.au jamie.m@aapt.net.au Jamie McMechan Maritime Union of Australia Warren Smith MUA maritimeunion Transport Unions Federation TUF 2010-04-29T23:03:32Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/Newcastle_Memorial_Service.mpg Merchant Mariners Memorial Service held at Newcastle. Merchant Mariners Memorial Service held at Newcastle. jamie.m@aapt.net.au jamie.m@aapt.net.au Memorial Jamie McMechan Service FOC Shipping Mariners Maritime Union MUA Newcastle 2010-04-29T23:03:33Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/Grand_Victory_ITF_V4.mpg Filipino crew on board the Singapore flag of convenience bulk carrier Grand Victoria loading coal in the port of Newcastle have won US$170,000 in back pay owing after intervention from the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) Australia. The cash payment of US $100,000 was personally made to 19 crew members, with confirmation that a further $70,000 owing in family allotments has been paid into their home bank accounts. The company also signed an ITF agreement giving the crew a pay rise and better working conditions on board. Filipino crew on board the Singapore flag of convenience bulk carrier Grand Victoria loading coal in the port of Newcastle have won US$170,000 in back pay owing after intervention from the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) Australia. The cash payment of US $100,000 was personally made to 19 crew members, with confirmation that a further $70,000 owing in family allotments has been paid into their home bank accounts. The company also signed an ITF agreement giving the crew a pay rise and better working conditions on board. jamie.m@aapt.net.au jamie.m@aapt.net.au PaddyCrumlin Wharf MattPurcell Carrington MUA maritimeunion Newcastle 2009-06-27T15:23:15Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/May_Day_2009.mpg MUA officials, rank and file wharfies, seafarers, women, youth and veterans from around Australia were among workers from 58 countries to meet in Cuba for the May Day Celebrations, the 50th Anniversary of the Revolution and 70th anniversary of the organised trade union movement, this month. Two hundred trade unions from around the globe were represented in addition to over 700 delegates from solidarity movements. MUA officials, rank and file wharfies, seafarers, women, youth and veterans from around Australia were among workers from 58 countries to meet in Cuba for the May Day Celebrations, the 50th Anniversary of the Revolution and 70th anniversary of the organised trade union movement, this month. Two hundred trade unions from around the globe were represented in addition to over 700 delegates from solidarity movements. jamie.m@aapt.net.au jamie.m@aapt.net.au Jamie McMechan Havana Cuba Fidel Castro CTC MUA May Day March MaritimeUnion Raul Castro 2009 2010-04-30T13:12:39Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/John_Pilger_YouTube.mpg Award winning author, journalist and documentary film-maker John Pilger gives an insightful account of the perils of privatisation threatening Sydney's Ferry Service Award winning author, journalist and documentary film-maker John Pilger gives an insightful account of the perils of privatisation threatening Sydney's Ferry Service jamie.m@aapt.net.au jamie.m@aapt.net.au John Pilger Jamie McMechan Maritime Union of Australia Bonds Sydney Ferries Sydney Ferry Service Pacific Brands 2009-04-15T02:04:06Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/Safe_In_Public_Hands_Final_YouTube.mpg The iconic Sydney Ferry Service is under threat of privatisation by the N.S.W Labor Government. In response to this threat "The Balmain Ukulele Club" has written and performed a jingle to highlight the perils of privatisation. The iconic Sydney Ferry Service is under threat of privatisation by the N.S.W Labor Government. In response to this threat "The Balmain Ukulele Club" has written and performed a jingle to highlight the perils of privatisation. jamie.m@aapt.net.au jamie.m@aapt.net.au Jamie McMechan Balmain Ukulele Club Privatisation Maritime Union Fast Ferry Service Sydney Ferries David Campbell Sydney Ferry Service MUA Labor Government JetCat 2010-04-30T13:12:35Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/Sydney_Ferries_02_EM.mpg Bass and Flinders have slashed the wages and conditions of their workers. The company has refused to negotiate with the union even after the MUA has recognised the company's right to operate and has agreed to establish terms and conditions suitable for the specific needs of the enterprise. Bass and Flinders have used old WorkChoices laws, rejected by the community at the last election to slash base wages by 25%; they have also cut leave by 20% on base minimum standards. We ask for the support for the workers who are simply asking for their rights at work to be protected. Bass and Flinders have slashed the wages and conditions of their workers. The company has refused to negotiate with the union even after the MUA has recognised the company's right to operate and has agreed to establish terms and conditions suitable for the specific needs of the enterprise. Bass and Flinders have used old WorkChoices laws, rejected by the community at the last election to slash base wages by 25%; they have also cut leave by 20% on base minimum standards. We ask for the support for the workers who are simply asking for their rights at work to be protected. jamie.m@aapt.net.au jamie.m@aapt.net.au Service wharfies N.S.W MUA Sydney Ferry Labor Party Australia Left wing Darling Harbour NSW wharves M.U.A Ferries Circular Quay Balmain Jamie McMechan Cruises SFS maritime union Lunar Park maritimeunion Politics 2010-04-29T23:03:52Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/The_Hungry_Mile_Dedication.mpg Guest speakers Jack Thompson, Peter Garrett, Frank Sartor & Warren Smith celebrate the renaming of Hickson Road to the "The Hungry Mile Precinct " along with MUA members at Wharf 8 Darling Harbour. Guest speakers Jack Thompson, Peter Garrett, Frank Sartor & Warren Smith celebrate the renaming of Hickson Road to the "The Hungry Mile Precinct " along with MUA members at Wharf 8 Darling Harbour. jamie.m@aapt.net.au jamie.m@aapt.net.au Wharves East Darling Harbour Sydney wharfies union jamie N.S.W maritime politics m.u.a Australia mua mcmechan Darling Harbour maritimeunion NSW 2009-01-31T08:03:18Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/The_Reluctant_Actor_HQ.mpg Marie Armstrong is an active member of one of Australia's oldest continuously performing theatres in the country -"New Theatre" in Newtown. Marie joined "New Theatre" at the age of 19 and has an uninterrupted association for over 60 years. Her inspiring lifelong contribution gives a passionate insight into the relationship between "Politics & the Arts". Marie Armstrong is an active member of one of Australia's oldest continuously performing theatres in the country -"New Theatre" in Newtown. Marie joined "New Theatre" at the age of 19 and has an uninterrupted association for over 60 years. Her inspiring lifelong contribution gives a passionate insight into the relationship between "Politics & the Arts". jamie.m@aapt.net.au jamie.m@aapt.net.au Marie Armstrong Australia plays Sydney union Labour Party N.S.W school maritime left wing jamie mcmechan m.u.a acting mua Newtown maritimeunion politics featured new theatre film NSW 2009-01-19T11:17:39Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/Viva_Timor_Leste_EM.mpg In February 2008 Union Representatives from Australia, Indonesia, Norway and New Zealand attended the 5th Anniversary Conference of the Maritime and Transport Union of East Timor (UMTTL) in Dili. In February 2008 Union Representatives from Australia, Indonesia, Norway and New Zealand attended the 5th Anniversary Conference of the Maritime and Transport Union of East Timor (UMTTL) in Dili. jamie.m@aapt.net.au jamie.m@aapt.net.au Australia Dili Union Gas Maritime Oil MUA KSTL Sydney OffShore UMTTL 2009-07-30T06:27:35Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/Sydney_Ferries_EM.mpg A NSW State Government Report recommends the privatisation of the Sydney Ferry Service - Keep our Sydney Ferries safe in public hands. A NSW State Government Report recommends the privatisation of the Sydney Ferry Service - Keep our Sydney Ferries safe in public hands. jamie.m@aapt.net.au jamie.m@aapt.net.au Maritimeunion Service union Corporation Darling Harbour Ports maritime Labor Circular Quay m.u.a MUA Sydney Ferries Ferry Privatisation ALP NSW 2009-01-30T10:49:39Z