Simultaneous Melbourne and Sydney Rallies in Support of Sacked Crew

The Maritime Union of Australia is demanding an investigation into Alcoa’s actions after the American-based miner forcibly replaced Australian seafarers with foreign workers.
On January 13, at 1am five crewmembers aboard the Alcoa-owned vessel – the MV Portland – were woken by up to 30 security guards and intimidated into leaving the vessel following a 60-day dispute.
The Portland had plied the trade between Western Australia and Victoria for more than 27 years.