'A slap in the face for Howard'

November 17, 1993
Issue 
650

"This protest, with its terrific turn out, was a huge slap in the face to Howard. The solidarity among unions and with community organisations was inspiring, and on the basis of that solidarity Howard can be defeated.

"The turnout by WA Maritime Union members was the biggest since the 1998 fight with Patrick Stevedores. We will continue to defy these laws, and we will win."

Chris Cain, WA secretary, Maritime Union of Australia

From Green Left Weekly, November 23, 2005.
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