union militancy

Wallace Trohear - 00:47:23

Interview: 
Wallace Trohear
Time: 
00:47:23

Wallace Trohear discusses the issue of militancy within the building unions, and recalls a dispute over the building of Riparian Plaza in Brisbane.

Howard Guille - 00:13:32

Interview: 
Howard Guille
Time: 
00:13:32

Howard Guille expands on the idea of union militancy as well as union relationships with political parties in the 1970s and 1980s. He outlines the formation of the Australian Labor Party (ALP).

Howard Guille - 00:10:04

Interview: 
Howard Guille
Time: 
00:10:04

Howard Guille describes his initial impressions of the union movement in Brisbane. He compares the strength of the union movement in Brisbane with New Zealand.

Walter Threlfall - 00:31:58

Interview: 
Walter Threlfall
Time: 
00:31:58

Walter Threlfall reflects on militancy in the union hierarchy and on his time as a union organiser at the Mount Isa Mines.

Bill Marklew - 00:46:27

Interview: 
Bill Marklew
Time: 
00:46:27

Bill Marklew comments on the greater militancy of the grass roots level of unions. He describes the financial and political implications of militancy on the union and individuals.

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