From:

Australia Maritime Union, Central NSW

Dear Comrades,

Your lads are performing extremely well and have a lot of good news to import on their return.

The "Cornelius Verolme" has arrived at an opportune time in Sydney and be assured the Central NSW branch will ensure that it does not start on time for at least another 24 hours and then will receive a "good serve" when working (i.e. a go slow) and then another 24 hours before its departure.

If this does not convince the ABC line of our intentions to continue our utmost support then the next vessel may rust at the berth.

Your struggle has been an inspiration to our members and you can be assured of the continued support of our members and other members of Australian unions.

yours in solidarity,

Robert Coombes Jim Donovan

Joint Branch Secretaries


The dockers are at present concentrating their efforts on an international campaign aimed at the Dutch ABC line, which is a major Mersey Port user. They are appealing for world wide support to tie up ABC ships.


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