Fire Up Maritime Union of Australia

Thursday 6:30am to 7:00am

Fire Up MUA is events and issues in the Maritime industry, politics and community. Presented by 3CR affiliate the Maritime Union of Australia. Alternates fortnightly with the Plumbers Union of Australia.

Members of the MUA

Topic

Current affairs

Human Rights

Industrial issues

Local Communities

Latest episode

10 October

About Fire Up Maritime Union of Australia

Comrades,

This will be my last Fired Up Maritime Union radio show as my term as Assistant Branch Secretary of the Maritime Union ends June 30th 2019.

It's probably a good time to get out, as my healh has been knocked around a fair bit, especiallly over the past 6 months.

I'd like to comment that it's been great Co-Hosting the show in company with Melissa McMullin, as Melissa has helped prepare and appear on the show.

We couldn't have done the show without 3CR's respected panelist Annie McLoughlin, so a special mention of appreciation to Annie.

We hope the show was educational and a bit of an escape from your everyday lives, and we sincerley aplogise for playing only the one Nickleback song in those 4 years.

To our loyal listeners, thank you for being part of the show.

What direction the show goes in the future, is purely for the next Officials to determine.

Regards

Jeff Hoy

Beyond the Bars CD Launch 2019

9th October 2019

Save the date! The 2019 Beyond the Bars CD Launch is on Thursday 14 November, 6.30-8.30pm at Maysar, Fitzroy Stars Gym (upstairs - accessible) on Gertrude Street. Guests, music and discussion on prison life, justice, and the power of radio. All welcome. Free CDs, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages provided.

Pictured: 3CR broadcasters L-R Ross Morgan, Robbie Thorpe, Haiden Briggs, Johnny Mac and Kutcha Edwards showing their support for the Djab Wurrung Heritage Protection Embassy.

Djap Wurrung campaign coverage

9th September 2019

Tune into 3CR for ongoing coverage of the struggle to protect Djap Wurrung heritage. You can also catch up on coverage from this year, and last year, that gives voice to the powerful fight to stop this senseless destruction of land, trees and country. Listen online now. (Pictured: 3CR broadcasters L-R Ross Morgan, Robbie Thorpe, Haiden Briggs, Johnny Mac and Kutcha Edwards showing their support for the Djab Wurrung Heritage Protection Embassy).

Vale Chris Gaffney

19th August 2019

The station community is saddened by the passing of long-term broadcaster Chris Gaffney on 14 August 2019. Chris had been a member of 3CR since 1990 volunteering his time, knowledge and interests as a trainer, programmer and a member the Program Sub-Committee and the Committee of Management. Chris had a wide interest in both politics and art and a sharp Marxist analysis that went with both. Chris was an actor, opera connoisseur and a strong advocate for the working class, ideas he wove through his programming both on Keep Left and Great Voices. Chris could be heard within the station debating over the kitchen table the finer points of a complex political theory or, singing at the top of his lungs during Great Voices. Chris was a unique character who was loved by both his comrades and colleagues at 3CR and his many listeners. Our deepest sympathy to Chris’s family and friends. A funeral service will be held for Chris at Ern Jensen Funerals on Tuesday 20 August, 3pm. 6 Bruce Street Preston. You can listen to Chris's final show on the Great Voices webpage.