Protest hits Spirit of Tasmania

WORKERS protesting against the sacking of one of their colleagues are stopping freight trucks boarding the Spirit of Tasmania in Port Melbourne.

Around 150 Qube workers are blocking the trucks from getting on the ship - which is due to set sail at 7.30pm.

The trucks are now backing up along Beach St, causing traffic problems in the area.

Passengers are not being blocked from boarding.

The Maritime Union of Australia, which has been involved in a dispute with Qube - Australia's largest import and export logistics company - over the dismissal of four workers in recent months, has denied it issued a stop work order earlier today.

Paul White, a spokesman for Qube, said: "We understand members of the MUA and their supporters are blocking vehicles trying to get on the Tasmanian vessel.

"They are allowing passengers on but not freight vehicles.

"It is related to the recent dismissal of an MUA member, which happened earlier this week.

"We will consider all of our legal options."

Kevin Bracken, Victorian branch secretary of the MUA, said: "We have had a dispute with Qube about the number of people who have been sacked.

"We haven't stopped any work at all today."

david.hurley@news.com.au

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