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Earlier this week, SIU of Canada president James Given concluded a successful trip to Australia, where he brought a message of solidarity and support for Australian seafarers. During the visit, president Given participated in demonstrations against government inaction to protect domestic maritime jobs.

Crew aboard a ship at a BHP terminal in Queensland claim they are being starved and underpaid, in yet another instance of the coal giant’s veil of secrecy over its operations in Australian waters.

The fight to defend Australian seafarers is spreading internationally as Canadian unions today joined to rally in solidarity to support their Australian counterparts who are battling to have legislation implemented at home to protect their jobs.