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union amalgamation

Interview:

Wallace Trohear

Time:

00:05:59

Wallace Trohear talks about the unions he has belonged to in his career. He also discusses the history of BWIU, and the amalgamations which took place within it.

Interview:

Vince Dobinson

Time:

00:45:04

Vince Dobinson speaks about the failed prospects of the BWIU and the BLF amalgamating.

Interview:

Michael Weise

Time:

00:05:19

Michael Weise explains the amalgamations which ultimately lead to the CFMEU, as well as the three divisions which make up the CFMEU. He also discusses the federal nature of the union, and describes his role as a national Organising Coordinator.

Interview:

George Britten

Time:

00:56:45

George Britten considers the trend towards amalgamating unions in order to remain relevant.

Interview:

Howard Guille

Time:

01:04:46

Howard Guille describes the various amalgamation proposals in Queensland.

Interview:

Howard Guille

Time:

01:01:33

Howard Guille discusses the tension between more academic and more trade based universities with references to the Darling Downs University and the University of Queensland.

Interview:

Howard Guille

Time:

00:59:55

Howard Guille discusses the effect of diverse working conditions between the different tertiary institutions.

Interview:

Howard Guille

Time:

00:53:15

Howard Guille further discusses the federal amalgamation of academic unions which occurred in 1993.

Interview:

Howard Guille

Time:

00:47:14

Howard Guille talks about the changes to unionism in 1989. He explains the emergence of federal amalgamation talks between academic unions.

Interview:

Kevin Carroll

Time:

00:24:29

Kevin Carroll discusses the amalgamation of the building unions into the CFMEU, and talks about what he sees as some of the benefits of amalgamation.