John Battams discusses the greatest achievements of his career, which is the day-to-day collective achievements for teachers by the QTU, and the transformation of the QTU into a formidable power.

John Battams offers his opinion on the reason for declining trade union membership in the last generation.

John Battams confirms that he still a member of QTU, and details when he joined. He adds an interesting fact about the QTU and union dues.

John Battams discusses the technicalities of launching a Union campaign, and the importance of high membership in campaigning for rights.

John Battams discusses the change from the Borbidge to the Beattie governments and mending bridges between the Union and the Department of Education after the Leading Schools dispute.