11.   The maritime union has insisted that all workers at the Burnie wharf should have Maritime Union of Australia representation.

12.   The unanimous vote showed the maritime union was determined to add their weight to the other Australia-wide nuclear protests, union spokesman Sean Chauffer said.

13.   The U.A.E. canceled their visas and sent them home when international maritime unions threatened a strike there.

14.   The union had dodged a previous restraining order on the maritime union itself by inviting other unions and public sympathizers to march on the picket lines.

15.   Greenpeace called yesterday on the government to halt uranium exports to France and the maritime union had threatened to refuse to load the yellow cake.

16.   Maritime unions in Australia have meantime launched a new campaign aimed at disrupting French shipping in Australia.

17.   The government has announced plans to sell the state-owned shipping company, Australian National Line, a move which is bitterly opposed by maritime unions.

18.   The maritime union has said no freight will enter the state through ports but has not elaborated on what other action members may take.