In a situation that is becoming increasingly common in our globalised world, the giant energy company Caltex, has been seeking to replace a unionised workforce with a non unionised one. The aim of the company is to undermine the wages and conditions that Australian maritime workers have won over years of struggle. In response, the 36 fuel tanker crew of the Alexander Spirit have ‘grounded’ the ship in Davenport Tasmania, since the start of this month and are fighting for their jobs and conditions. Rallies and actions in support of their protest are continuing. International action by other Caltex maritime workers would be the most effective action to take.
In a situation that is becoming increasingly common in our globalised world, the giant energy company Caltex, has been seeking to replace a unionised workforce with a non unionised one. The aim of the company is to undermine the wages and conditions that Australian maritime workers have won over years of struggle. In response, the 36 fuel tanker crew of the Alexander Spirit have ‘grounded’ the ship in Davenport Tasmania, since the start of this month and are fighting for their jobs and conditions. Rallies and actions in support of their protest are continuing. International action by other Caltex maritime workers would be the most effective action to take.
