MUA WA branches signal approval for new EA

MUA WA branches signal approval for new EA

Huw Murday THE MARITIME Union of Australia (MUA)’s Western Australia branch has announced it has recently held meetings with a number of its members who are employed by Qube to discuss the Enterprise Agreement (EA) currently being negotiated between the MUA and Qube. Yesterday (10 April) saw MUA WA branch bulk and general organiser Paul Brett meet with the MUA’s Qube-employed membership in Bunbury, the last of the MUA’s Qube EA explanation meeti…

Patrick Terminals strikes 'historic' stevedore pay deal with union

The deal which will now be submitted to the Fair Work Commission for approval. Image: Nick/stock.adobe.com Australia's biggest container terminal operator has secured a wage deal with the Maritime Union of Australia that locks in a pay rise for wharfies until the end of 2028. According to the union, that equates to around a 35 per cent increase over seven years. The deal came came quicker than many industry insiders expected but now adds some mu…

MUA members at Patrick Terminals vote up new agreement on anniversary of 1998 waterfront war

MARITIME UNION OF AUSTRALIA MEDIA RELEASE 10 APRIL 2025 MUA members at Patrick Terminals vote up new agreement on anniversary of 1998 waterfront war In an historic achievement, some eight months before expiry of the current 2022 Patrick Enterprise Agreement, members endorsed the Patrick Stevedore 2026 Enterprise Agreement across Patrick’s four Australian container terminals this week with almost completely unanimous support throughout the member…

Patrick Terminals secures “historic” roll-over union agreement - Fully Loaded

The new agreement between Patrick Terminals and the MUA will run until 31 December 2028 if approved. Image: Patrick TerminalsPatrick Terminals has secured a “historic” roll-over agreement with the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) and its employees to extend the company’s Enterprise Agreement until the end of 2028. The Enterprise Agreement will now be submitted to the Fair Work Commission for approval. Patrick Terminals CEO Michael Jovicic has w…