BLF

Vince Dobinson - 00:19:08

Interview: 
Vince Dobinson
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00:19:08

Vince Dobinson discusses a demarcation dispute between the AWU and the BLF in North Queensland over the Hay Point coal terminal approach trestle in 1970. He comments on his role in the case.

Vince Dobinson - 00:16:51

Interview: 
Vince Dobinson
Time: 
00:16:51

Vince Dobinson comments on how his father greatly influenced his decisions within the union movement. He comments on introducing a No Ticket No Start policy within the BLF.

Vince Dobinson - 00:04:45

Interview: 
Vince Dobinson
Time: 
00:04:45

Vince Dobinson discusses how he became Secretary of the BLF in 1972, winning the position by only one vote. He talks about becoming the Federal Delegate in 1973 and Federal President in 1974.

Vince Dobinson - 00:03:11

Interview: 
Vince Dobinson
Time: 
00:03:11

Vince Dobinson describes his entry to the union movement, joining the Builders Labourers Federation (BLF) while working at the University of Queensland in April 1952. He talks about his career progression in the union, describing how he became a delegate and then an organiser in 1962.

George Britten - 00:31:50

Interview: 
George Britten
Time: 
00:31:50

George Britten comments on the impact of the 1957 Queensland Labor Party split on the union movement in Queensland. He talks about his experience with the Building Trades Group.

Mary Kelly - 00:03:33

Interview: 
Mary Kelly
Time: 
00:03:33

Mary Kelly speaks about becoming more involved in activism and campaigning during university. She recalls that trade unions were an important factor in this activism.

Darryl Noack - 00:49:47

Interview: 
Darryl Noack
Time: 
00:49:47

Darryl Noack discusses the issues surrounding demarcation in Queensland, recounting his own experiences as a rigger.

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