John Battams lists some of the major industrial issues and campaigns that the QTU has been involved in during his time with the union, and specifically between the 1990s and the early 2000s.
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.
Linda Apelt describes her teaching career over 10 years, before moving into policy roles, especially with National Policy for the Education of Girls. She describes the challenges working with State and Commonwealth governments.
Dean Wells provides his opinion on the Borbidge government's Leading Schools program. Wells discusses realigning spending priorities to supply teacher aides to improve literary standards. He also discusses his support for the state school system and the introduction of a prep year.
Roger Scott comments on the objectives and effects of decentralisation of the Education Department. He notes the issue of school closures during his time as director general and outlines the political difficulties in closing schools.
