Columbus Canada Being Worked at Port of Los Angeles 
Jersey City, NJ
May 26, 1998

This is to advise that the containership Columbus Canada docked at the Matson Terminal, Terminal Island, California, Port of Los Angeles, on Monday, May 25, at approximately 5:30 pm.

Shortly after the vessel berthed, approximately 30 protesters established a picket line outside the gate of Matson Terminal. Following discussions between Matson and Columbus Line an undertaking was given that no Australian cargo would be discharged.

After further discussions with the union, assurances were given that  the discharge operations of the vessel would be monitored. Based upon these assurances the picket line dispersed. The vessel is expected to sail May 27.