Mary Kelly discusses union presence in the school, and the many opportunities made available for teachers to become active in the Queensland Teachers Union.
Mary Kelly recalls her time as a high school teacher, from 1977 until 1986, working in both rural and urban areas. She discusses her increasing involvement in the Queensland Teachers Union throughout this period.
Mary Kelly discusses her exposure to unions, such as the Australian Workers Union (AWU), through her family. She describes her first job as a teacher and her initial involvement in the Queensland Teachers Union (QTU).
Janice Mayes describes the influence of certain union officials on her career and the various union positions she has held throughout her time in the Griffith University Student Union and the Federated Clerks Union.
