The dispute widened with carters and crane drivers striking in solidarity. A special conference of the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) on 7 February 1929 agreed to extend the strike to a general movement; to boycott the Federal Industrial Court; and for the conduct of the strike to be managed by the ACTU Disputes Committee.
The disagreement escalated as carters and crane drivers went on strike in support. A special conference of the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) held on February 7, 1929, decided to expand the strike into a broader movement; to boycott the Federal Industrial Court; and for the conduct of the strike to be managed by the ACTU Disputes Committee.