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I remember that the Watersider Workers Union were hard at it (striking that is) during the 1970s and 1980s as well. They were out of control. Nevertheless, in my view, a strong union movement is an indication of a more advanced democracy, in that workers have more freedom of association than they do in countries (such as the US) where it is almost impossible to unionize a company. Conservatives never understand this view of freedom. I always opposed the tour.