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[unclear: Lindsay] Morris: Oooh....I'm always [unclear: behind] labour. I am in favour [unclear: compulsory] unionism. I am [unclear: against] injunctions in industrial [unclear: matters].

[unclear: Annonymous] Man: The unions [unclear: uld] not be able to blackmail [unclear: the entire] country. I did not ag[gap — reason: illegible] [unclear: with] the strike.

Annonymous Man: The time has come for the revolution—that's what I think.

Neil Scott: um...yeah... Friday's strike was a pointless exercise. It served only to divide the trade union movement in many ways. Most countries in the world seem to get by pretty well without injunctions, for example, England which hasn't had them since 1906. They (injunctions) only serve to increase industrial strife and bitterness.

Lindsey: Oooh god, oh shit! The strike was pathetic, a big farce. Oooh shit! (giggle, giggle Unions shouldn't be above the law at all.

Linda: I have mixed feelings. I sympathise with the unions but the strike caused so much disruption to so many people. There should be more thought on both sides. If both sides can get protection without them (injunctions) there's no need for them.

The strike obviously didn't have much support. I didn't really support it either because I was trying to get across on a boat from Nelson during the strike.

I didn't agree with the strike. It (the strike) didn't have the general support of the people. The apathetic majority of the union members seem to allow an active minority to dictate.

Anonymous Man: It should be remembered that injunctions are not just used against unions. They are also used against employers. A large number of union members were not even consulted about the strike action. Many turned up at work only to be told by the boss that they were on strike. For example the Carpenters Union. I went to Federation House during the strike and the turnout was very poor. I don't think it (the strike) should've happened. I've been in the freezing workers' union for three years and I know the sort of thing that goes on.

I really think the strike was justified. I tseemed to me they didn't ask the members of the unions. It all seemed to be decided by the secretaries and the officials.

Christine Scott & Claire McAloon: (Christine)—I think they (unions) had a legitimate grievance. Both sides should be more able to solve things by discussion than by strike. (Claire)—I don't think the strike was warranted.