http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/JamieMUA/videos en-us,en;q=0.5 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'http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/88x31.png') 240 JamieMUA JamieMUA contact@engagemedia.org 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. jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au jamiemcmechan@tpg.com.au Warren Smith Paul McAleer Stevedoring 2011-11-30T08:25:48Z 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 2011-12-27T13:34:01Z 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 2011-12-27T13:38:40Z 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 2011-12-27T13:40:05Z 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 2012-01-08T05:10:23Z 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 2011-12-29T15:24:07Z 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 2011-12-29T15:23:26Z 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 2011-12-29T15:23:55Z 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 2011-12-29T15:24:41Z 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 2011-12-29T15:25:19Z 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 2011-12-29T15:25:23Z 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 2012-01-02T00:14:12Z 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 2012-01-08T00:58:08Z 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 2012-01-02T00:26:38Z 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 2012-01-02T13:29:04Z 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 2011-12-30T23:49:17Z 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 2012-01-08T14:08:29Z 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 2011-12-30T11:19:48Z 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 2011-12-30T11:22:10Z 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 2011-12-30T11:23:10Z 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 2012-01-10T19:16:51Z 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 2011-12-31T01:42:47Z 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 2012-01-10T19:17:14Z 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 2011-12-31T01:54:39Z 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 2011-12-31T01:55:45Z 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 2012-01-09T22:06:18Z 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 2011-12-31T01:56:40Z 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 2011-12-31T01:57:33Z 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 2012-01-09T22:13:47Z 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 2012-01-04T13:18:39Z 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 2012-01-04T13:19:48Z 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 2012-01-01T19:04:25Z 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 2012-01-10T19:19:41Z 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 2012-01-03T11:17:16Z 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 2012-01-03T11:17:50Z 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 2012-01-03T11:20:26Z 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 2012-01-03T11:21:18Z 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 2012-01-03T11:21:54Z 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 2012-01-08T13:48:45Z 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 2012-01-03T11:22:19Z