Dock workers fight for better conditions

Workers in Australia and Japan recently took industrial action over conditions in their workplaces.

In Australia, there was a 24 hour nationwide shutdown following the death of a waterside worker in Melbourne.

In Japan, a rally was held outside the head office of Dowa Lines to protest against the company’s refusal to sign up to International Transport Federation agreements. 

Workers in Australia and Japan recently took industrial action over conditions in their workplaces.

In Australia, there was a 24 hour nationwide shutdown following the death of a waterside worker in Melbourne.

In Japan, a rally was held outside the head office of Dowa Lines to protest against the company’s refusal to sign up to International Transport Federation agreements.