compulsory unionism

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 - 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 - 00:24:10

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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.

Vince Dobinson - 00:16:51

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Vince Dobinson
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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 - 00:13:12

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Vince Dobinson
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00:13:12

Vince Dobinson discusses joining the AWU, and how he initially refused to join the union. He describes refusing to pay dues.

Vince Dobinson - 00:09:42

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Vince Dobinson
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00:09:42

Vince Dobinson explains the effects of the Second World War on unionisation in the construction industry. He describes various jobs he worked at throughout the war and comments on the effects of compulsory unionism.

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.

Darryl Noack - 00:03:41

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Darryl Noack
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00:03:41

Darryl Noack speaks about his first exposure to trade unionism. He describes the place of the Federated Ironworkers Association of Australia (FIA) in his workplaces in the 1970s and the effects of compulsory unionism. He mentions his involvement as a continous member of the Australian Workers Union (AWU) for the last 34 years.

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