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.
George Britten describes the relationship between the Amalgamated Metal Workers Union and the Plumbers Union (PU) at his workplace in Mount Isa. He reflects on the difficulties of his role as a PU delegate from 1950 to 1951 and lack of union experience in the region.
Jack Hutton comments on what he sees as the differences between North Queensland unionism and the rest of Queensland. He discusses the achievements of unions that are now taken for granted.
Darryl Noack explains a personal experience involving demarcation when working as a rigger in a Goonyella coal washing plant during the early 1980s shutdown. He contrasts this experience with the lack of demarcation issues today.
