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THE MARITIME UNION OF AUSTRALIA

We have been reading about the situation in the Port of Saint John where employers are attacking the working conditions and pay of dockworkers in Local 273. As we discussed in Vancouver, the MUA together with other dockworker unions have determined that an attack on one union is an attack on all unions.

International shipowners and stevedoring companies have clearly been developing an international programme and campaign to breakdown the conditions of dockworkers around the world. The ITF and all international dockworkers will join resources and campaign to ensure that standards of employment, working conditions and job security are maintained.

ILA Local 273 is known for its international support and solidarity and the MUA has determined that in this environment of attack on the union and its members, our support will always be there.

Please relay this resolution of support to all ILA members in Local 273 from the MUA and its members.

Yours in Unity

Paddy Crumlin
National Secretary

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