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Bob Henricks - 00:02:11

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Bob Henricks
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00:02:11

Bob Henricks discusses starting his electrical apprenticeship and his union involvement. He recalls that Col Emery in the ETU was one of his mentors. He discusses his involvement in campaigns, as the workplace ETU Shop Steward and then an organiser.

Bob Gleeson - 00:03:41

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Bob Gleeson
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00:03:41

Bob Gleeson discusses participation in the union and compulsory union membership. He describes the unions' activities on behalf of their members, in particular AWU Organiser, Alf Kain and his style of industrial negotiation with employers.

Michael Weise - 00:46:29

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Michael Weise
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00:46:29

Michael Weise reflects on his development and growth as a unionist, the people who mentored him at the beginning of his career, and his sense of achievement in educating and helping other workers.

Michael Weise - 00:03:56

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Michael Weise
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00:03:56

Michael Weise describes how he became passionate about the the union movement through learning about the CFMEU and getting involved in the union process.

Michael Weise - 00:01:58

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Michael Weise
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00:01:58

Michael Weise explains how he came to be a member of the Construction, Forestry, Mining, and Energy Union (CFMEU) in 1989 when he joined the coal industry in Queensland. He outlines his career path with the CFMEU.

George Britten - 01:03:35

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George Britten
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01:03:35

George Britten discusses why he never became a union organiser as well as what he perceives to be his greatest achievement.

George Britten - 00:12:37

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George Britten
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00:12:37

George Britten discusses his initial resistance to joining the Australian Workers Union in Mount Isa.

Mary Kelly - 00:41:33

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Mary Kelly
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00:41:33

Mary Kelly discusses the relative absence of women in leadership roles in trade unions up until the late 1980s.

Mary Kelly - 00:32:06

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Mary Kelly
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00:32:06

Mary Kelly describes her ascension to the position of President of the Queensland Teachers Union in 1985. She remained President until 1994. She describes the duties of President and other Executive members.

Mary Kelly - 00:20:28

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Mary Kelly
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00:20:28

Mary Kelly recounts a brief history of the Queensland Teachers Union and its internal, almost parliamentary, structure.

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