Whistle Blower Rescued

Jun reported to the union rooms after being ordered to change

the piping in the engine room and pump waste into our harbours.

(See MWJ, Jan/Feb 2000) He was armed with photos and maps to show

how and where the procedure was carried out. In so doing Jun could

not risk returning to China. Letters to his family threatened

prison and penalties.

Adelaide delegate Daryl Gray (with Jun below) was active in the

campaign to allow the Chinese seafarer to stay in Australia :

"The ITF and the MUA have successfully saved this man's freedom

and possibly his life," said Daryl "This result was due to support

from ITF and MUA members and officials. Special mention must be

given to Port Adelaide members, wharfies, seafarers and port workers,

who funded Jun's application and gave him ongoing support. Trevor

Charles and the ITF London, branch officials RIck Newlyn and Keith

Ridgeway all played key roles. Thanks also to Bruce Paris from

Westernport who gave me support when I started to struggle with

the frustration of the process."

Jun passes on his thanks too to all who supported him."