The secrets of John Howard’s war on the docks
ABC News Daily
The 1998 Waterfront Dispute
This chapter examines the contentious 1998 waterfront dispute in Australia, where Patrick Stevedores dismissed 1,400 workers in a bid to replace them with non-union labor. The narrative explores the resulting protests by the Maritime Union of Australia and the political backdrop involving John Howard's government, marking a defining moment in industrial relations history.
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