BLF

Wallace Trohear - 00:47:23

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Wallace Trohear
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00:47:23

Wallace Trohear discusses the issue of militancy within the building unions, and recalls a dispute over the building of Riparian Plaza in Brisbane.

Vince Dobinson - 01:07:09

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Vince Dobinson
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01:07:09

Vince Dobinson comments on the decline of union membership within the BLF and the broader trade union movement.

Vince Dobinson - 01:04:42

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Vince Dobinson
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01:04:42

Vince Dobinson talks about his greatest personal achievements as a trade unionist. He discusses the origins of the Builders Labourers Federation and shows off his belt which has the BLF logo in the form of a Eureka Stockade flag.

Vince Dobinson - 01:01:13

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Vince Dobinson
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01:01:13

Vince Dobinson describes the establishment of superannuation and negotiation between the BLF and the Master Builders Association. He explains the initial implementation of Rostered Days Off.

Vince Dobinson - 00:58:07

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Vince Dobinson
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00:58:07

Vince Dobinson discusses the BLF's relationship with the Master Builders Association.

Vince Dobinson - 00:56:45

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Vince Dobinson
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00:56:45

Vince Dobinson reflects on the Queensland branch of the BLF's relationship with the Trades and Labour Council, reflecting on his time as a delegate.

Vince Dobinson - 00:54:29

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Vince Dobinson
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00:54:29

Vince Dobinson discusses his role throughout the SEQEB protests.

Vince Dobinson - 00:49:05

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Vince Dobinson
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00:49:05

Vince Dobinson describes his experiences as President of the BLF around the time the the Federal Branch was deregistered. He describes saving the Queensland branch from deregistration as well as the branch's relationship with the State Government during the 1980s.

Vince Dobinson - 00:46:34

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Vince Dobinson
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00:46:34

Vince Dobinson discusses working as both President of the Federal Australian Builders Labourers Federation and the Secretary of the Queensland branch.

Vince Dobinson - 00:45:04

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Vince Dobinson
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00:45:04

Vince Dobinson speaks about the failed prospects of the BWIU and the BLF amalgamating.

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