http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos en-us,en-gb,en;q=0.7,*;q=0.3 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', u'Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported', u'http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/', u'https://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/88x31.png') 240 JamieMUA JamieMUA contact@engagemedia.org http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/WIMDOI%20-%20Final_V.5%20%28H.264%29.mp4 The Women In Male Dominated Occupations & Industries Conference (WIMDOI) was held on 7th November at the Australian Services Union offices Adelaide. The Conference was hosted by the ACTU with keynote speakers Ged Kearney, President ACTU and academic and activist Professor Barbara Pocock from the University of South Australia. The Women In Male Dominated Occupations & Industries Conference (WIMDOI) was held on 7th November at the Australian Services Union offices Adelaide. The Conference was hosted by the ACTU with keynote speakers Ged Kearney, President ACTU and academic and activist Professor Barbara Pocock from the University of South Australia. WIMDOI The Women In Male Dominated Occupations & Industries Conference Jamie McMechan Mich-Elle Myers MUA Maritime Union Of Australia MUA maritimeunion Lorraine Usher Max Adlam Dr Barbara Pocock Ged Kearney Belinda Tkalcevic Australian Manufacturing Workers Union AMWU Australian Workers Union AMU Australian Services Union ASU Construction Forestry Mining & Energy Union CFMEU Electrical Trades Union ETU Public Service Association Of NSW PSA Unions NSW Australian Council Of Trade Union ACTU International Transport Workers Federation ITF International Trade Union Confederation ITUC UnionsSA 2013-04-23T09:20:25Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/hands_off_bob The support for Bob Carnegie has swept Australia, from coast to coast. Now, the International Trade Union Confederation has made it clear that the global trade union movement will back up the community support for Bob Carnegie. The support for Bob Carnegie has swept Australia, from coast to coast. Now, the International Trade Union Confederation has made it clear that the global trade union movement will back up the community support for Bob Carnegie. Bob Carnegie maritimeunion Paul McAleer Jamie McMechan MUA Maritime Union Of Australia MUA Abigroup Lend Lease Brisbane Children's Hospital Trade Union Australia Council Of Trade Unions ACTU CFMEU Dave Noonan Public Sector Union PSU Jamie McMechan MUA Strike Dispute International Transport Workers Federation ITF International Trade Union Confederation ITUC Longshoreman Wharfie Activist 2013-04-23T09:19:34Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/Vale-Rex-Munn-2012.mp4 Rex Munn aged 84 was affectionately known as "The Singing Socialist". Rex was a legend of the Labour Movement in South Australia, the President of the MUA Retired Veterans Committee, a wharfie of 36 years culminating in his election as Vigilance officer of the WWF in Port Adelaide leading to his retirement in 1987. Rex Munn aged 84 was affectionately known as "The Singing Socialist". Rex was a legend of the Labour Movement in South Australia, the President of the MUA Retired Veterans Committee, a wharfie of 36 years culminating in his election as Vigilance officer of the WWF in Port Adelaide leading to his retirement in 1987. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au Maritime Union Australia MUA maritimeunion Rex Munn socialist communist unionsnsw Australia Council of Trade Unions ACTU ITUC ITF Trade Union Waterside Workers Federation wharfie docker Jamie McMechan Jamie McMechan 2012-12-17T02:47:23Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/WIMDOI_2012.mp4 The Women In Male Dominated Occupations & Industries (WIMDOI) Conference 2012, hosted by the ACTU, was held in Adelaide on Wednesday 7 - Friday 9 November. The Women In Male Dominated Occupations & Industries (WIMDOI) Conference 2012, hosted by the ACTU, was held in Adelaide on Wednesday 7 - Friday 9 November. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au WIMDOI Conference 2012 Women In Male Dominated Industries Women's Rights Maritime Union of Australia MUA Australian Council Of Trade Unions ACTU Trade Unions Mich-Elle Myers Jamie McMechan maritimeunion UnionsNSW 2012-12-11T04:03:58Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/NSCOP_720p_2012_V.4.mov The employers cynically and disingenuously attempted to bomb NSCOP with their "industry paper", submitted to SWA, one day after the death of Newcastle wharfie Greg Fitzgibbon on September 23. The employers cynically and disingenuously attempted to bomb NSCOP with their "industry paper", submitted to SWA, one day after the death of Newcastle wharfie Greg Fitzgibbon on September 23. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au National Stevedoring Code Practice NSCOP MaritimeUnion MUA Greg Fitzgibbon Paddy Crumlin Warren Smith Matt Goodwin Jamie McMechan DPWorld Shipping Australia Toll Holding Patrick Newcastle Stevedores P&O Ports 2012-10-25T06:12:35Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/fighting-for-better-seas.mpeg The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) is a global union body representing millions of transport workers worldwide. The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) is a global union body representing millions of transport workers worldwide. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au International Transport Workers Federation ITF Flag Of Convenience FOC Maritime Union Australia MUA Dean Summers Jamie McMechan Paddy Crumlin Shipping Stevedoring Crew ACTU ITUC 2012-10-25T06:01:55Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/The-Warrains-Our-MUA.mp4 In the past, many songs have been written about the MUA. However, "The Warrains", have produced a song that MUA members can call their own. In the past, many songs have been written about the MUA. However, "The Warrains", have produced a song that MUA members can call their own. Maritime Union Of Australia Maritime Union maritimeunion The Warrains Our MUA wharfie dockworker seafarer Jamie McMechan Chris Swayne Jamie McMechan MUA Trade Union Australian Council Of Trade Unions ACTU International Transport Workers Federation ITF International Trade Union Confederation ITUC unionsnsw Workers Rights Solidarity Working Class 2013-04-23T09:19:18Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/mua_national_conference Maritime Union of Australia and International Transport Workers Federation President Paddy Crumlin has opened the 2012 MUA National Conference, welcoming a range of delegates and international guests. Maritime Union of Australia and International Transport Workers Federation President Paddy Crumlin has opened the 2012 MUA National Conference, welcoming a range of delegates and international guests. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au Paddy Crumlin Trade Unions International Transport Workers Federation ITF ITUC ACTU 2012-08-09T09:50:35Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/dalfram_dispute The Dalfram Dispute of 1937 went down in history when Port Kembla workers refused to load pig iron onto the steamship Dalfram headed for Japan. The Dalfram Dispute of 1937 went down in history when Port Kembla workers refused to load pig iron onto the steamship Dalfram headed for Japan. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au Dalfram Dispute, Maritime, Union, of, Australia, MUA, Port Kembla, Pig Iron Bob, Waterside, Workers, Federation, WWF, War, Jamie McMechan, Illawarra, Politics, Stevedoring, Wharfie, Workers Rights 2012-08-17T23:51:19Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/auckland_dockers_dispute Maritime Union of Australia, National Secretary, Paddy Crumlin has welcomed news that Ports of Auckland has withdrawn its lockout notice and the unionised workforce can now go back to work. Maritime Union of Australia, National Secretary, Paddy Crumlin has welcomed news that Ports of Auckland has withdrawn its lockout notice and the unionised workforce can now go back to work. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au Ports of Auckland Dispute, Dockers, Maritime Union of New Zealand, MUNZ, MUA, Jamie McMechan, Mich-Elle Myers, International, Transport, Workers, Federation, ITF, ITUC, ACTU, ILWU, Trade Unions, 2012-08-17T22:39:35Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/mua_women_speak Maritime Union Women articulate the issues facing female workers in their workplaces around the country. Issues such as, bullying, sex harassment and intimidation are raised. In addition, female workplace delegates express their views on why its so important to be active and involved in the union. Maritime Union Women articulate the issues facing female workers in their workplaces around the country. Issues such as, bullying, sex harassment and intimidation are raised. In addition, female workplace delegates express their views on why its so important to be active and involved in the union. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au Women's Rights MUA Women Jamie McMechan Trade Union unionsnsw Harassment Bullying Trade Unionism Workers Rights Maritime Union Australia MUA 2012-08-15T00:04:05Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/international_unionism Deputy National Secretary of the Maritime Union of Australia, Mick Doleman explains the international role of the Maritime Union of Australia in Fiji, Timor-Leste and other countries around the Asia Pacific rim. National Secretary Paddy Crumlin, articulates how the MUA is building trade unionism both locally and abroad with trade union campaigns in South American, Central America, Africa, South Africa and Europe so that these countries can be included in the global economic community. Deputy National Secretary of the Maritime Union of Australia, Mick Doleman explains the international role of the Maritime Union of Australia in Fiji, Timor-Leste and other countries around the Asia Pacific rim. National Secretary Paddy Crumlin, articulates how the MUA is building trade unionism both locally and abroad with trade union campaigns in South American, Central America, Africa, South Africa and Europe so that these countries can be included in the global economic community. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au International Unionism Paddy Crumlin Mick Doleman Jamie McMechan Trade Union Maritime Union Australia MUA ACTU unionsnsw 2012-08-24T11:44:10Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/shipping_reform MUA National Secretary Paddy Crumlin articulates the reforms which the union has been advocating for the past 15 years and which he said are essential for a maritime dependent nation like Australia. "Shipping Reform" was screened at the Maritime Union of Australia National Conference 2012. MUA National Secretary Paddy Crumlin articulates the reforms which the union has been advocating for the past 15 years and which he said are essential for a maritime dependent nation like Australia. "Shipping Reform" was screened at the Maritime Union of Australia National Conference 2012. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au Paddy Crumlin National Secretary Maritime Union Australia maritimeunion Shipping Reform Policy Coastal Ships Trade Unions Jamie McMechan cabotage 2012-08-10T01:54:52Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/youth_members_speak Young Maritime Workers articulate the most important issues facing them and the Australian maritime industry. In addition, the challenges facing MUA delegates organising in the workplace. "MUA Youth Members Speak" was screened at the Maritime Union of Australia National Conference 2012. Young Maritime Workers articulate the most important issues facing them and the Australian maritime industry. In addition, the challenges facing MUA delegates organising in the workplace. "MUA Youth Members Speak" was screened at the Maritime Union of Australia National Conference 2012. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au Maritime Union Australia Trade Unions Jamie McMechan MUA Youth Workers Rights UnionsNSW stevedore shipping ACTU Unionism 2012-08-15T17:19:15Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/women_MUA "Women" shows the on going commitment of the Maritime Union of Australia in respect of Women's issues such as equality, violence, harassment and bullying in the workplace both locally and internationally. Rights for women are rights for all. "Women" was screened at the Maritime Union of Australia National Conference 2012. "Women" shows the on going commitment of the Maritime Union of Australia in respect of Women's issues such as equality, violence, harassment and bullying in the workplace both locally and internationally. Rights for women are rights for all. "Women" was screened at the Maritime Union of Australia National Conference 2012. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au women's rights gender equality equal pay Jamie McMechan Mich-Elle Myers female workers stevedoring unionsnsw Violence against women activism 2012-08-16T10:14:31Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/white_ribbon The White Ribbon Foundation has announced Deputy National Secretary of the Maritime Union of Australia, Mick Doleman as the 2011 White Ribbon Ambassador of the Year in recognition of his work to stop men’s violence against women. White Ribbon was screened at the Maritime Union of Australia National Conference 2012. The White Ribbon Foundation has announced Deputy National Secretary of the Maritime Union of Australia, Mick Doleman as the 2011 White Ribbon Ambassador of the Year in recognition of his work to stop men’s violence against women. White Ribbon was screened at the Maritime Union of Australia National Conference 2012. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au White Ribbon Women's Rights Violence Against Women Jamie McMechan Mich-Elle Myers Mick Doleman Maritime Union Australia MUA Akhona Geveza 2012-08-16T23:50:04Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/industrial National Secretary of the Maritime Union of Australia Paddy Crumlin gives a candid account of the industrial and political campaign strategies adopted by the Maritime Union. Mr Crumlin reinforces the MUA's commitment to addressing serious issues facing stevedores, seafarers and port workers both locally and internationally. National Secretary of the Maritime Union of Australia Paddy Crumlin gives a candid account of the industrial and political campaign strategies adopted by the Maritime Union. Mr Crumlin reinforces the MUA's commitment to addressing serious issues facing stevedores, seafarers and port workers both locally and internationally. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au Paddy Crumlin POAGS WorkChoices Workers Rights Campaign Safety Training Trade Unionism 2012-08-04T17:29:22Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/war_on_workers War On Workers explains the effects of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) on working class people and their families both locally and internationally. War On Workers was screened at the Maritime Union of Australia National Conference 2012. War On Workers explains the effects of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) on working class people and their families both locally and internationally. War On Workers was screened at the Maritime Union of Australia National Conference 2012. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au Paddy Crumlin Global Financial Crisis GFC 2012-08-16T23:43:27Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/Occupy-Sydney-Protest Activists, union members and community groups marched from Sydney's Town Hall to Martin Place to protest against corporate greed, world poverty and economic slavery. Activists, union members and community groups marched from Sydney's Town Hall to Martin Place to protest against corporate greed, world poverty and economic slavery. Occupy Sydney Occupy Wall St Global Financial Crisis GFC Poverty Trade Unions Warren Smith MUA Paul McAleer MUA Jamie McMechan jamie mcmechan mua stevedoring unionsnsw Paul Keating MUA Australia Council Of Trade Unions ACTU Australian Services Union ASU Australian Manufacturing Workers Union AMWU Australian Workers Union AWU Construction Forestry Mining & Energy Union CFMEU 2013-04-23T09:19:02Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/MayDay2011.mp4 May Day is a celebration of International Workers Solidarity - a time to come together and celebrate our unity. George Gotsis is best remembered as the Godfather of May Day - keeping it alive for the past five decades. May Day is a celebration of International Workers Solidarity - a time to come together and celebrate our unity. George Gotsis is best remembered as the Godfather of May Day - keeping it alive for the past five decades. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au May Day March Workers Rights Solidarity Maritime Union Australia MUA International Transport Workers Federation ITF Jamie McMechan Paul McAleer Mick Doleman 2012-08-15T19:38:17Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/international-womens-day-2011 Maritime women and men were among a record crowd celebrating a centenary of International Women's Day, with song and dance, politics and speeches in Sydney's Martin Place and other Australian cities. Maritime women and men were among a record crowd celebrating a centenary of International Women's Day, with song and dance, politics and speeches in Sydney's Martin Place and other Australian cities. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au International Women's Day 2011 women's rights Equal pay for women violence against women maritime union of Australia MUA maritimeunion Jamie McMechan Mich-Elle Myers MUA Paul McAleer MUA 2012-07-30T03:30:06Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/WWFFU-Wharfies1988H.264.mp4 Wharfies is a fifty-two minute chronological film history of the Waterside Workers’ Federation of Australia from its formation in 1902 in the primitive days of hard, physical, exploited labour, to the mechanised, computerised present. Wharfies is a fifty-two minute chronological film history of the Waterside Workers’ Federation of Australia from its formation in 1902 in the primitive days of hard, physical, exploited labour, to the mechanised, computerised present. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au Wharfies WWF Waterside Workers' Federation Maritime Union Australia MUA Elisabeth Knight Norma Disher Keith Gow Jock Levy stevedore longshoremen Jamie McMechan 2012-07-19T05:12:02Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/Privatising-Is-Theft Award winning journalist, author and documentary filmmaker John Pilger gives a candid account of success of the community based anti-privatisation campaign, "Save Our Sydney Ferries". Award winning journalist, author and documentary filmmaker John Pilger gives a candid account of success of the community based anti-privatisation campaign, "Save Our Sydney Ferries". jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au John Pilger Jack Mundey Save Our Sydney Ferries SOS Privatisation is theft Maritime Union of Australia MUA maritimeunion Jamie McMechan Paul McAleer MUA Warren Smith MUA activism protest 2012-08-16T01:24:53Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/WWFFU%20-%20My%20Old%20Black%20Billy%20%281956%29.mpg Dick Diamond's classic Aussie bush musical Reedy River, celebrates the birth of the Trade Union movement. Performed by Jock Levy and Ces Grivas vocals. Dick Diamond's classic Aussie bush musical Reedy River, celebrates the birth of the Trade Union movement. Performed by Jock Levy and Ces Grivas vocals. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au My Old Black Billy Reedy River 1890s shearing strike Jock Levy Keith Gow Peter Hamilton Wattle Records Australian Folk Songs Maritime Union of Australia maritimeunion New Theatre Jamie McMechan 2012-07-19T06:10:15Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/ThinkTwice1957 This occupational safety film for metalworkers highlights three main sources of injury – heat, rays and fumes – and illustrates safe and unsafe ways to operate in the workplace. This occupational safety film for metalworkers highlights three main sources of injury – heat, rays and fumes – and illustrates safe and unsafe ways to operate in the workplace. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au Think Twice Boilermakers Norma Disher Keith Gow Jock Levy Waterside Workers Federation Film Unit Maritime Union maritimeunion Occupational Health & Safety 2012-08-08T01:39:26Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/PensionsForVeterans1953 This documentary, made by the Waterside Workers’ Federation Film Unit, advocates pensions for waterside veterans. It depicts the hardships that many workers have faced and highlights some of the health and safety concerns raised in a 1945 report on the conditions of waterside workers. Other sequences include a trip to Canberra to lobby Federal Parliament about the poor health of waterside veterans. The film uses an orchestral score and contains voice-over narration by Jock Levy, one of the filmmakers. This documentary, made by the Waterside Workers’ Federation Film Unit, advocates pensions for waterside veterans. It depicts the hardships that many workers have faced and highlights some of the health and safety concerns raised in a 1945 report on the conditions of waterside workers. Other sequences include a trip to Canberra to lobby Federal Parliament about the poor health of waterside veterans. The film uses an orchestral score and contains voice-over narration by Jock Levy, one of the filmmakers. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au Pensions for Veterans Waterside Workers Federation Film Unit Maritime Union of Australia maritimeunion Jock Levy Norma Disher Keith Gow Workers Health Labour History Occupational Health & Safety Jamie McMechan 2012-08-22T19:14:08Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/NotOnlyTheNeed1957 This sponsored film made for the Australian Council of Trade Unions proposes a Commonwealth solution to the housing problems facing families living in inner-city slums. It contrasts crowded and dilapidated city tenements with better homes in the suburbs, illustrates the financial considerations of families deciding to build a home and features highlights from the 1957 NSW People’s Housing Conference. This sponsored film made for the Australian Council of Trade Unions proposes a Commonwealth solution to the housing problems facing families living in inner-city slums. It contrasts crowded and dilapidated city tenements with better homes in the suburbs, illustrates the financial considerations of families deciding to build a home and features highlights from the 1957 NSW People’s Housing Conference. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au Not Only The Need Waterside Workers Federation Film Unit Public Housing ACTU Poverty Maritime Union MUA Norma Disher Keith Gow Jock Levy Jamie McMechan 1950's film 2012-08-09T22:12:33Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/FilmNews1956 While Australian commercial newsreels depicted the Royal visit and the Redex Car Trial, and ran stories such as New Guinea: Fuzzy Wuzzies Produce Timber For The World, the WWFFU made an episode of their own newsreel on the Margins Dispute. It was, it's narration said, "a campaign to put the real facts before the people". The strike ran from 23rd January until the 14th February 1956, and the newsreel was screened from early that year. In the Kombi van, the Film Unit, went out from the Sydney Branch to the suburbs, to Newcastle, Wollongong and Port Kembla, and then went down to the Melbourne Branch. While Australian commercial newsreels depicted the Royal visit and the Redex Car Trial, and ran stories such as New Guinea: Fuzzy Wuzzies Produce Timber For The World, the WWFFU made an episode of their own newsreel on the Margins Dispute. It was, it's narration said, "a campaign to put the real facts before the people". The strike ran from 23rd January until the 14th February 1956, and the newsreel was screened from early that year. In the Kombi van, the Film Unit, went out from the Sydney Branch to the suburbs, to Newcastle, Wollongong and Port Kembla, and then went down to the Melbourne Branch. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au WWF Newsreel Waterside Workers Federation Film Unit Maritime Union of Australia MUA maritimeunion Norma Disher Keith Gow Jock Levy Jamie McMechan 2012-08-03T17:04:37Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/ClickGoesTheShears1956 Click Goes The Shears was the second and last the be made in the Link - "Land of Australia" series. It runs for 3 mins and is shot in colour. The artist were Harry Reade and Clem Millward, and the film was produced with the technique of static colour drawings and celluloid moveable frames. The song is sung by Cedric McLaughlin and the Link Singers. The film is quite simple with very little animation. The Sydney University Film Group screened it in 1958 as did the group from within the Melbourne Film Society. Click Goes The Shears was the second and last the be made in the Link - "Land of Australia" series. It runs for 3 mins and is shot in colour. The artist were Harry Reade and Clem Millward, and the film was produced with the technique of static colour drawings and celluloid moveable frames. The song is sung by Cedric McLaughlin and the Link Singers. The film is quite simple with very little animation. The Sydney University Film Group screened it in 1958 as did the group from within the Melbourne Film Society. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au Click Goes The Shears Waterside Workers Federation Film Unit Norma Disher Keith Gow Jock Levy maritimeunion Jamie McMechan Maritime Union of Australia MUA 2012-07-28T03:45:37Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/LandofAustralia The Waterside Workers’ Federation Film Unit operated in Sydney from 1953 to 1958, making films that gave voice to the workers’ point of view during this period of intense conservatism and anti-communist feeling. The Waterside Workers’ Federation Film Unit operated in Sydney from 1953 to 1958, making films that gave voice to the workers’ point of view during this period of intense conservatism and anti-communist feeling. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au Land of Australia Aboriginal Culture Waterside Workers Federation Keith Gow Norma Disher Jock Levy Maritime Union MUA 2012-08-22T08:00:18Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/colombian-rally The Maritime Union joined the CFMEU and solidarity activists rallying outside the Colombian consulate in Sydney to denounce murder and torture in Colombia still top world toll. The Maritime Union joined the CFMEU and solidarity activists rallying outside the Colombian consulate in Sydney to denounce murder and torture in Colombia still top world toll. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au Colombian rally Maritimeunion MUA CFMEU RTBU Politics Poverty Paddy Crumlin Paul McAleer Neil Swanson Jamie McMechan 2012-07-27T23:51:11Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/YC_09.mpg Over 70 delegates from branches around Australia and delegates from MUNZ, RMTU and EPMU are meeting over the next three days to formulate MUA policy and plans for the future years actions. The theme for this years conference is "Know the past, own the Future". Over 70 delegates from branches around Australia and delegates from MUNZ, RMTU and EPMU are meeting over the next three days to formulate MUA policy and plans for the future years actions. The theme for this years conference is "Know the past, own the Future". jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au Maritime Union Stevedore Seafarer Longshoremen MUA Paddy Crumlin Mich-Elle Myers Jamie McMechan Mick Doleman Paddy Hill Gerry Conlon Warren Smith Paul McAleer 2012-07-29T18:47:21Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/White_Ribbon_Day_2010_V2.mpg Transport Union Federation representatives swear to take a stand on White Ribbon Day. Transport Union Federation representatives swear to take a stand on White Ribbon Day. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au White Ribbon Day Maritime Union of Australia Andrew O'Keefe Women's Rights Montreal Massacre violence against women Maritimeunion MUA Mick Doleman 2012-08-03T19:17:41Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/Hewers_Of_Coal.mpg A union-sponsored documentary that dramatises the history of mining in Australia since the early 1900s, including the friction between miners and mine owners. A union-sponsored documentary that dramatises the history of mining in Australia since the early 1900s, including the friction between miners and mine owners. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au Hewers of Coal Waterside Workers Federation Film Unit Keith Gow Norma Disher Jock Levy Paddy Crumlin Jamie McMechan Maritime Union of Australia 2012-08-15T23:51:41Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/November_Victory.mpg November Victory was reported by ASIO officials as being a 'scandalously untrue and distorted film version of the 1954 waterfront strike’. November Victory was reported by ASIO officials as being a 'scandalously untrue and distorted film version of the 1954 waterfront strike’. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au Waterside Workers Federation Maritime Union November Victory Norma Disher Keith Gow Jock Levy WWFFU MUA Unions Politics Workers Rights 2012-08-10T03:44:08Z http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos/UPS_Botany.mpg The Australian Transport Union Federation (ATUF) held a protest outside the UPS depot in Botany to support and ITF international day of action against the company after it intimidated and sacked workers in Turkey. The Australian Transport Union Federation (ATUF) held a protest outside the UPS depot in Botany to support and ITF international day of action against the company after it intimidated and sacked workers in Turkey. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au UPS workers United Parcel Service Paddy Crumlin ITF Jamie McMechan Maritime Union MUA 2012-08-15T02:59:27Z 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. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au maritime union Australia Kristina Keneally Workers Safety Mick Doleman Jamie McMechan Paul McAleer Nick Fanos Stephen Piper Waterfront Deaths 2012-07-19T04:59:04Z 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 jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au maritimeunion maritime union of Australia Gordon Horn Jamie McMechan Paddy Crumlin Stevedore Wharfie longshoremen 2012-08-19T04:16:42Z 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 2012-08-05T06:00:28Z 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. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au MOJO Miscarriage of Justice Organisation Paddy Hill John McManus Maritime Union MUA Jamie McMechan 2012-06-22T21:01:46Z 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. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au Maritime Union MUA featured 2012-07-30T04:43:15Z 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. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au Maritime Union Jamie McMechan MUA SaveOurSydneyFerries Anti-Privatisation 2012-08-03T18:39:07Z 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! jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au Dockers Union Dublin Maritime ITF McMechan 2012-07-30T20:03:13Z 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. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au Maritime Union featured MUA Port Botany Breast Cancer The McGrath Foundation Glenn McGrath 2012-05-01T22:32:25Z 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. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au Maritime Union Jamie McMechan MUA Recession Busters Brad Dunn 2012-08-16T20:10:59Z 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. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au Circular Quay Jamie McMechan Maritime Union of Australia NSW ALP Unions NSW Sydney Ferries Labor David Campbell MUA 2012-08-19T06:25:49Z 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. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au Jamie McMechan Maritime Union of Australia Waterside Workers Federation Barangaroo featured East Darling Harbour The Hungry Mile 2012-08-08T00:55:00Z 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. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au Jamie McMechan Maritime Union of Australia Warren Smith MUA maritimeunion Transport Unions Federation TUF 2012-07-19T04:48:13Z 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. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au Memorial Jamie McMechan Service FOC Shipping Mariners Maritime Union MUA Newcastle 2012-08-18T04:11:52Z 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. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au PaddyCrumlin Wharf MattPurcell Carrington MUA maritimeunion Newcastle 2012-07-19T06:20:03Z 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. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au Jamie McMechan Havana Cuba Fidel Castro CTC MUA May Day March MaritimeUnion Raul Castro 2009 2012-08-16T08:21:40Z 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 jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au John Pilger Jamie McMechan Maritime Union of Australia Bonds Sydney Ferries Sydney Ferry Service Pacific Brands 2012-08-21T14:43:50Z 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. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au Jamie McMechan Balmain Ukulele Club Privatisation Maritime Union Fast Ferry Service Sydney Ferries David Campbell Sydney Ferry Service MUA Labor Government JetCat 2012-08-09T12:50:00Z 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. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.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 2012-08-18T11:38:52Z 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. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au Wharves East Darling Harbour Sydney wharfies union jamie N.S.W maritime politics m.u.a Australia mua mcmechan Darling Harbour maritimeunion NSW 2012-08-16T10:04:25Z 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. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au Maritimeunion Service union Corporation Darling Harbour Ports maritime Labor Circular Quay m.u.a MUA Sydney Ferries Ferry Privatisation ALP NSW 2012-08-16T10:29:51Z 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". jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.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 2012-08-10T02:01:48Z 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. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au Australia Dili Union Gas Maritime Oil MUA KSTL Sydney OffShore UMTTL 2012-08-22T13:34:33Z