John Battams describes some of the changes within the QTU that he supported, including increasing the number of union representatives, encouraging in-school campaigns and the creation of a Campaign Action Group (CAG).
Michael Weise discusses the role of unions in addressing social issues such as violence in mining towns. He emphasises the commitment the CFMEU has to its social conscience.
George Britten describes his involvement as a union delegate at the 1971 South African Springboks rugby tour at the RNA showgrounds, as well as that of BWIU Hugh Hamilton.