Bill Marklew comments on his increasing political involvement and the union movement. He describes his involvement with council politics in Thuringowa, Townsville. He comments on the CPSU affiliation with the Australian Labor Party (ALP).
Bill Marklew describes his involvement with the MUA dispute including coordinating the picket line at the Townsville wharves in his capacity as regional president of the ACTUQ. He mentions that dealing with the National Farmers' Federation was important in regional areas.
Bill Marklew discusses the issues associated with being elected Assistant State Secretary while being based in Townsville rather than Brisbane. He comments that he was the only elected official in far North Queensland and describes how he was able to achieve this through his connections with the Australian Council of Trade Unions Queensland (ACTUQ) of which he was the President.
Jim Elder discusses the leadership transition from Wayne Goss to Peter Beattie and his decision to support Beattie and to take on the deputy leadership. He discusses the personality of Peter Beattie. He outlines the fall of the Goss Government.
Mike Reynolds describes rallying local support for intervention after the Bardon meeting, the resistance offered by the ETU, and personal intimidation.
Mike Reynolds discusses his passion for social justice and joining the ALP in 1970. He comments on the power of the branches, the excitement of the Whitlam period, and running for state parliament in 1972.
Mike Horan notes his disappointments and details the toll that working as Health Minister took on both his role as member for Toowoomba South and on his family.
