In 1957, the Waterside Workers Federation Film Unit (WWFFU) produced a short comedy for the WWF, Fours A Crowd. Like previous films, it was made to counter hostile mainstream press attacks on the Federation, although in this case, it focused on the personal habits of rank and file, and was approached from a humorous view point. It was also known as individual work attitudes, and the films original title was One for All. Several retired wharfies interviewed for this history referred to it only as Nick-Away. Levy said that Fours A Crowd was a bit of a lark, but had a serious side to it. Wharfies all over the world have been recognised for their humour, and the spirit of sending up the enemy (within as well as without) can be seen in this production. Filmed and produced by Norma Disher, Jock Levy and Keith Gow. Posted by Jamie McMechan - Maritime Union of Australia - Film Unit.

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In 1957, the Waterside Workers Federation Film Unit (WWFFU) produced a short comedy for the WWF, Fours A Crowd. Like previous films, it was made to counter hostile mainstream press attacks on the Federation, although in this case, it focused on the personal habits of rank and file, and was approached from a humorous view point. It was also known as individual work attitudes, and the films original title was One for All. Several retired wharfies interviewed for this history referred to it only as Nick-Away. Levy said that Fours A Crowd was a bit of a lark, but had a serious side to it. Wharfies all over the world have been recognised for their humour, and the spirit of sending up the enemy (within as well as without) can be seen in this production. Filmed and produced by Norma Disher, Jock Levy and Keith Gow (1957). Posted by Jamie McMechan - Maritime Union of Australia - Film Unit.

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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. Filmed and produced by Waterside Workers Federation Film Unit (WWFFU) members - Norma Disher, Keith Gow and Jock Levy (1955). Posted by Jamie McMechan Maritime Union of Australia Film Unit.

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Unionist, activists and members of the community rallied together at Central Station in Sydney to voice their opposition to the N.S.W Government's relentless push to reduce public services throughout the NSW transport network. Speakers from the Maritime Union of Australia, Rail Tram and Bus Union and Transport Workers Union were proud to announce their ongoing commitment to raise the standards of public services in the NSW transport sector. The MUA, RTBU and TWU have come together to form the alliance T.U.F (Transport Unions Federation) to combat the State Governments plans of slashing public services. Produced by Jamie McMechan MUA Film Unit.

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During World War II the sea was the main transport route, bringing to Newcastle the raw materials needed by its industries and taking away the industries products, as well as Hunter coal. Japanese submariner operated along the east coast of Australia from 16 May to 3 August 1942 and 18 January to 16 June 1943. They sank 18 vessels and attacked another 15, killing 277 merchant mariners and 223 medical personnel, as well as attacking Sydney and Newcastle. In 1940-41 German mines sunk 4 vessels, killing 16, and a German submarine sank a vessel in 1944, killing 2.

14 men from Newcastle were among 23 lost when "Iron Crown", en route from Whyalla to Port Kembla, was sunk by submarine I-27 on 4 June 1942; earlier it had damaged "Barwon". On 22 July 1942 Allara" was damaged by enemy action. It was repaired in Newcastle but 5 fatalities of that action are buried in Sandgate General Cemetery. Submarine I-21 which sunk "Iron Knight" had previously sunk "Kalingo" on 18 January 1943.

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Taking holidays to avoid being made redundant during global financial crisis

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Bass and Flinders Cruises 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. Produced by Jamie McMechan Maritime Union of Australia Film Unit. www.mua.org.au

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Channel 9's State Political Reporter Kevin Wilde interviews Sydney Branch Secretary of the MUA Warren Smith about the issues surrounding the privatisation of Sydney's Ferry Service. Posted by Jamie McMechan Maritime Union of Australia Film Unit. www.mua.org.au

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A NSW State Government Report recommends the privatisation of the iconic Sydney Ferry Service - Keep our Sydney Ferries safe in public hands - No Privatisation. Produced by Jamie McMechan Maritime Union of Australia Film Unit. www.mua.org.au

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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. Filmed and produced by Waterside Workers Federation Film Unit (WWFFU) members - Norma Disher, Keith Gow and Jock Levy (1955). Posted by Jamie McMechan Maritime Union of Australia Film Unit.

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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 (clip two). 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. Filmed and produced by Waterside Workers Federation Film Unit (WWFFU) members - Norma Disher, Keith Gow and Jock Levy (1953). Posted by Jamie McMechan Maritime Union of Australia Film Unit.

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The Hungry Miles is a documentary made by the Waterside Workers Federation Film Unit. It documents industrial relations on the waterfront since the 1930s and includes dramatised scenes of working conditions during the Depression. It also recounts the background to the Federal Governments 1954 amendments to the Stevedoring Industry Act, which proposed to give shipowners the right to directly recruit wharf labour and bypass the union; shows workers demonstrating; contrasts the gap between industry and workers in the division of profits; and evokes the spirit of the Eureka Stockade in portraying the solidarity amongst waterside workers. It includes voice-over narration by Leonard Teale and employs an orchestral score. Filmed and produced by Waterside Workers Federation Film Unit (WWFFU) members - Norma Disher, Keith Gow and Jock Levy (1955). Posted by Jamie McMechan Maritime Union of Australia Film Unit.

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Eleven crew members on board the Australia customs vessel MV Triton berthed at Fort Hill Wharf Darwin speak out about being replaced by an unchecked and untrained foreign crew to carry out boarder patrols along the Australian coastline. Produced by Jamie McMechan Maritime Union of Australia Film Unit. www.mua.org.au

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Barry Clapson speaks about the Triton dispute in Darwin. Produced by Jamie McMechan Maritime Union of Australia Film Unit. www.mua.org.au

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Tony Hyde speaks about the Triton dispute in Darwin. Produced by Jamie McMechan Maritime Union of Australia Film Unit. www.mua.org.au

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