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Thursday, September 21, 1972

TAIKOO DOCKYARD LABOUR DISPUTE

There were promising developments in the dispute at the Taikoo

Dockyard this afternoon following a visit by the Labour Relations Service

of the Labour Department.

Officers from the Service visited the workers shortly after

lunch and established a dialogue with them. As a result, some of the

workers later met with the management of the dockyard.

A spokesman for the Labour Department said that this is a most

promising turn of events and it is hoped that the discussions between

management and workers will continue and lead to a resumption of work.

The Service had offered assistance to both management and workers

and will continue to keep in close touch with both parties.

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