Stan Heilbron discusses his relationship with CPA member and union representative Fred Thompson. He comments on Thompson's decision to join the Labor Party.
Jack Hutton reflects on his relationship with unionist Fred Thompson and Thompson's reputation in the union movement more widely. he discusses the laws and authority of the railways.
Darryl Noack comments on the difficulties involved in his early role as a shop steward, ranging from his young age, inexperience, and the limited presence of FIA organisers from Brisbane and the absence of paid FIA organisers in North Queensland. He discusses the opening of a union sub branch in Townsville, led by secretary Harry Peebles, and how this impacted on the quality of unionism in his workplace, as well as the assistance of Fred Thompson.
Darryl Noack discusses the impact of union official Fred Thompson, organiser of the Amalgamated Metal Workers Union, on his early life and trade union career.
