Diane Zetlin discusses the interactions between the Trades and Labor Council and the student Labor movement. She speaks briefly about the end of the Foco Club.
Jack Hutton describes his role as an unpaid official in the Trades and Labor Council, and comments on the way in which some trade unionists would use their position to further their own political aspirations.
Jack Hutton discusses some of the issues he dealt with as a member of the Townsville Trades and Labor Council. He describes the relationship between the Australian Labor Party (ALP) and the Trades and Labor Council, particularly in relation to the annual Labour Day March and Picnic.
Jack Hutton explains how he first became interested in unions while working as a railway apprentice. He talks about his membership with the Boilermakers Union, and his role as a delegate for the Boilermakers and Blacksmiths Union to the Trades and Labour Council of Townsville.
Ian McLean reflects on internal conflict in the Labor Party and consequences for the union movement. He highlights the decision to try to limit the impact on the TLC and the parliamentary wing.
Tom Barton outlines his decision to enter parliament, recalling the influence of his family, and his involvement with the powerful and politically active Metal Workers' Union.
