In these cases, at least, we will be spared the fragmentation of the workforce; we will avoid the workforce being split into main register dockworkers, extension register dockworkers and non-dockworkers.
This wording was criticised on the grounds that it would enable a wide range of minor repair work which was clearly outside the dockworkers' field to be considered for classification.
I can imagine a number of the operators of our ports would he most anxious to accept advice from the dockworkers' union on how to run our ports.
One thing that is certain is that dockworkers wish all the operations of the ports to be taken under public ownership.
So far, a grant of £19 million towards the cost of severances has been paid, made up of £11.4 million for registered dockworkers and £7.6 million for staff.
I should like to highlight the unacceptable attitude of the dockworkers.
When a dockworker handles beef, paint or timber he may contract the dermatitis which is not scheduled, and therefore he is not protected by insurance.
In the same period 34,361 registered dockworkers left the industry under the national employers' release arrangements.
