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British Seamen Reject Appeal to Bar Strike
Britain’s seamen vote to reject a plea to halt a nationwide ship strike set to begin Monday. The National Union of Seamen asserts wages hours and conditions, warning a long walkout could paralyze 500 ships and strain food stocks, while the government faces pressure to intervene.
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London
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National Union of Seamen
Harold Wilshaky
Sean
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Executive Council
Liam Hogarth
Wilson
Atlantic
Queen Elizabeth
Hogarth