The Unions were successful in stopping the three main Container Ports of Auckland, Wellington and Lyttelton for one hour at the beginning of the shift
New Zealand Seafarers put pickets on all of the Container Terminals and the Waterfront Workers and Harbour workers refused to cross the picket line which had the desired result in support of the Day of Solidarity.
In the port of Wellington the truck drivers also joined in the action and did not cross the picket lining up along the road leading to the Terminal which brought a reaction from the Police who claimed a traffic hazard.
Vessels were detained in Auckland as the action coincided with the departure time of those ships which had finished work and stopped work on the remainder
In Lyttelton the local seafarers stopped the P&O vessel Mairangi Bay for an hour, posted a notice on her gangway and had discussions with the crew who also responded to the activity.
Yours fraternally
Dave Morgan
National President
New Zealand Seafarers Union
