Patrick strike evokes `dark age' memories

Last week's snap strike at Patrick Stevedore's Port Botany terminal was reminiscent of the disastrous industrial action which crippled trade in the late 20th century, said Shipping Australia chief Llew Russell.

Mr Russell said he felt queasy when told how easily the stevedores had resorted to industrial action when Patrick's morning shift decided not to turn up for work last Wednesday.

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