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Queensland Council of Unions

Interview:

Grace Grace

Time:

00:51:40

Grace Grace considers her greatest regret from her union career. She expresses disappointment that the Your Rights at Work campaign did not continue after the 2007 federal election.

Interview:

Grace Grace

Time:

00:37:47

Grace Grace recalls the achievements unions made while the Beattie government was in power.

Interview:

Grace Grace

Time:

00:36:04

Grace Grace speaks about her opinion of Peter Beattie and describes QCU's relationship with the Beattie government. She contrasts this with the QCU's relationship with conservative governments.

Interview:

Grace Grace

Time:

00:35:34

Grace Grace talks about the relationship between the QCU and the ALP.

Interview:

Grace Grace

Time:

00:32:36

Grace Grace discusses the process of dealing with various union officials and reaching consensus.

Interview:

Grace Grace

Time:

00:26:08

Grace Grace discusses the groups who were particularly interested in the Stolen Wages campaign including blue collar unions and herself. She describes how the QCU became involved and the lack of opposition from affiliated unions.

Interview:

Grace Grace

Time:

00:23:54

Grace Grace describes why the QCU became involved with the Indigenous Stolen Wages campaign. She recalls what the QCU offered to the campaign.

Interview:

Grace Grace

Time:

00:17:07

Grace Grace discusses the importance of Peak Bodies and what they provide to unions.

Interview:

Grace Grace

Time:

00:14:27

Grace Grace speaks about union links with employer organisations. She describes the agreements and disagreements that arose.

Interview:

Grace Grace

Time:

00:09:34

Grace Grace recalls the union positions she has held throughout her career.