Walter Threlfall reflects on the biggest disappointments he met with in his career as a trade union official, particularly the disillusionment he felt with the Queensland Government over the SEQEB incident. He comments on his most satisfying memories, which include day-to-day, minor achievements that made his job enjoyable.
Walter Threlfall discusses the interactions of the ETU, the Amalgamated Metal Workers Union, the AWU and the ACTU in the Mount Isa Mines lockout in the early 1990s.
Walter Threlfall discusses his personal role in the SEQEB dispute and describes the march and picketing in New Farm, Brisbane, undertaken by striking members of the ETU.
Walter Threlfall comments on some of the industrial disputes he witnessed and took part in during his career. These include the ETU's 1982 general strike and the South East Queensland Electricity Board (SEQEB) dispute.
David Russell discusses the court orders that were delivered to strikers during the SEQEB dispute. He describes the end of the strike and the importance of Joh Bjelke-Petersen in the dispute.
David Russell discusses the legislative measures used by the government in the SEQEB dispute and the cabinet meeting where these were discussed. He details the involvement of Mike Ahern in the cabinet discussions.
Sallyanne Atkinson reflects on the relationship between the Bjelke-Petersen State government and the BCC during her time in office. She discusses the boundaries between State government and the local Council and how they have changed over time. She discusses the importance of a garbage workers' strike in her campaign for the mayoralty.
