Wallace Trohear discusses what he sees as some of the similarites and differences between the Irish and Australian trade union movements, as well as the experience of his first week of work in Australia in September 1973.
George Britten describes his involvement as a union delegate at the 1971 South African Springboks rugby tour at the RNA showgrounds, as well as that of BWIU Hugh Hamilton.
Mary Kelly comments on the industrial dispute in 1987, when the Bjelke-Petersen government tried to take away leave-loading for public servants, including teachers, and the action that the attempt spurred.
Sallyanne Atkinson describes the garbage dispute that helped bring her prominence. She discusses negotiating with the unions, and the workers directly, and describes how the industry had changed over time.
Bob Quinn relates the challenges of minority government and problems they had pushing through their education reforms. He discusses the industrial disputes he dealt with during his time as a minister.
