Michael Weise discusses the formation of the Pilbara Mineworkers Union in the early 2000s and the lessons learnt from this union. He describes some of the other unions that have had coverage in the Pilbara.
Michael Weise explains the success of the coal mining industry in maintaining CFMEU membership. He highlights the importance of having good local delegate structures.
Michael Weise discusses the nature of unionism in the Pilbara. He explains the plans currently underway to reinvigorate union membership, and the alliance between the CFMEU and the Australian Workers Union (AWU) that has been established to achieve this.
Michael Weise discusses the role community unionism (providing services and benefits to both union and non-union members of mining communities) plays in the CFMEU. He also speaks about the impact fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers are having on mining communities and community unionism.
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.
Michael Weise describes how he became passionate about the the union movement through learning about the CFMEU and getting involved in the union process.
Michael Weise explains how he came to be a member of the Construction, Forestry, Mining, and Energy Union (CFMEU) in 1989 when he joined the coal industry in Queensland. He outlines his career path with the CFMEU.
Kevin Carroll discusses declining membership of unions, and the challenges they face in educating younger members of the building and construction industry about the role and importance of unions.
