Timeline of Hutchison Ports sacking

HUTCHISON PORTS AUSTRALIA SACKING TIMELINE

* THURSDAY, Aug 6

- 94 workers sacked in late-night texts from shipping giant Hutchison Ports Australia

* Friday, Aug 7

- Unions seek urgent Federal Court injunction against sackings

- Employment Minister Eric Abetz says sackings by text may be appropriate

* Saturday, Aug 8

- Labor and Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) call Eric Abetz's comments "heartless"

- Rallies of more than 175 people in Brisbane and Sydney

- Guards on Hutchison ports gates and workers unable to clear their lockers

* Sunday, Aug 9

- Supporters continue picketing Hutchison ports

* Monday, Aug 10

- Picketing continues at Brisbane and Sydney Hutchison ports

- Hearing scheduled at 5pm at the Fair Work Commission in Sydney.