Darryl Noack talks of the significance of the Weipa experience, describing it as the first major setback against trade unions. He contrasts it with the later Workplace Relations Act and Work Choices policies.
Darryl Noack discusses the final arbitration in the Weipa dispute, describing how the unions and the Federal Commission contributed to the outcome. He comments on what he perceived to be unfair contracts.
Darryl Noack comments on the CRA dispute involving Rio Tinto in 1993, one of his first industrial disputes upon his appointment as District Secretary. He discusses the discrepancies between collective bargaining and individual contracts and Rio Tinto's corporate policy against third parties. He recounts his personal involvement in the Weipa region.
Darryl Noack comments on some of the major reforms that the AWU fought for in regards to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers, including the industrial disputes that led to further career structuring from 1995 to 1997 and the latest career restructure in 2007. He also mentions the impact of the commission for Queensland Health.
Bill Marklew talks about his impressions of the outcome of the MUA dispute. He describes the dispute resolution as a win despite the loss of many jobs. He explains the importance of the dispute in creating solidarity between the community and various unions which was important for the Your Rights at Work dispute.
Bill Marklew lists the main industrial issues he encountered throughout his career including the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) dispute and the 'Your Rights at Work' issues during the Howard Government.
