BLF

Vince Dobinson - 00:40:34

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00:40:34

Vince Dobinson comments on dissent among the communist majority and the communist minority within the Queensland branch of the BLF. He comments on BLF member Vince Englart, a prominent communist.

Vince Dobinson - 00:38:09

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Vince Dobinson
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00:38:09

Vince Dobinson describes his personal opinions against communism and discusses tensions within the branch among communists and non-communists.

Vince Dobinson - 00:36:35

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Vince Dobinson
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00:36:35

Vince Dobinson talks about the BLF's involvement in the Northern Freeway ban, and discusses the BWIU and Huey Hamilton's contributions.

Vince Dobinson - 00:33:50

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Vince Dobinson
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00:33:50

Vince Dobinson discusses his role throughout green bans in the early 1970s, recounting an experience during the Bellevue Hotel demolition.

Vince Dobinson - 00:33:07

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Vince Dobinson
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00:33:07

Vince Dobinson explains various roles within the building industry, including that of dogmen.

Vince Dobinson - 00:29:50

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Vince Dobinson
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00:29:50

Vince Dobinson recounts how Joh Bjelke-Petersen applauded him in parliament for his leadership of the Queensland branch of the BLF in the wake of the deregistration of the Southern branches. He discusses Gallagher's interference with the branch as well as a march protesting safety conditions on the Suncorp building during construction.

Vince Dobinson - 00:28:36

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Vince Dobinson
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00:28:36

Vince Dobinson reflects on Norm Gallagher's attempts to interfere with the Queensland branch actions.

Vince Dobinson - 00:27:43

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Vince Dobinson
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00:27:43

Vince Dobinson comments on Federal Secretary Norm Gallagher, criticising his leadership style and discussing his alleged corruption that led to the union's deregistration nationally.

Vince Dobinson - 00:25:20

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Vince Dobinson
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00:25:20

Vince Dobinson describes the Federal BLFs reaction to the actions of the New South Wales Branch following their activity in the early 1970s.

Vince Dobinson - 00:24:10

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Vince Dobinson
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00:24:10

Vince Dobinson describes raising the union membership to almost 100% after No Ticket No Start was effectively introduced in 1975.

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