Transport Workers Union

Vince Dobinson - 00:19:08

Interview: 
Vince Dobinson
Time: 
00:19:08

Vince Dobinson discusses a demarcation dispute between the AWU and the BLF in North Queensland over the Hay Point coal terminal approach trestle in 1970. He comments on his role in the case.

Bob Henricks - 00:37:35

Interview: 
Bob Henricks
Time: 
00:37:35

Bob Henricks discusses the TLC and union involvement in protest action. He states that Ken McGrath from the TWU was the first Secretary of the Unions Conservation Committee and Henricks the second. He discusses his involvement in stopping drilling oil on the Barrier Reef, Fraser Island campaigns and his membership of the Fraser Island Defenders Organisation (FIDO) including injuries sustained in a clash with AWU mine workers, his arrest during the SEQEB strike and police harassment.

Bob Henricks - 00:26:53

Interview: 
Bob Henricks
Time: 
00:26:53

Bob Henricks discusses members of the THG: Neal Kane (ETU), Harry Hauenschild (Metals Union), Archie Bevis (TWU), Tom Burton (Printing Union), Fred Whitby (FMWU then became TLC Secretary), and Jack Egerton (TLC), and Tom Burns.

Bob Anderson - 00:22:02

Interview: 
Bob Anderson
Time: 
00:22:02

Bob Anderson gives examples of how being forthright or showing 'audacity' became a key feature of his union activities. This was of particular use when he went over to the Bougainville Copper Mine, northern Papua New Guinea as part of a group of union officials to investigate pay and working conditions, at the company's request.

Janice Mayes - 00:17:04

Interview: 
Janice Mayes
Time: 
00:17:04

Janice Mayes discusses the demarcation disputes she was involved with as a union official.

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