workplace safety

Wallace Trohear - 00:38:24

Interview: 
Wallace Trohear
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00:38:24

Wallace Trohear talks about other issues he has faced during his time in the union movement, including the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC), the highly competitive nature of the building industry, and wage disputes. He also talks about his relationship with the Master Builders.

Wallace Trohear - 00:29:46

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Wallace Trohear
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00:29:46

Wallace Trohear discusses workplace health and saftety, and the hazards of working in the building and construction industry.

Wallace Trohear - 00:03:34

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Wallace Trohear
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00:03:34

Wallace Trohear discusses what he sees as some of the similarites and differences between the Irish and Australian trade union movements, as well as the experience of his first week of work in Australia in September 1973.

Vince Dobinson - 00:33:07

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Vince Dobinson
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00:33:07

Vince Dobinson explains various roles within the building industry, including that of dogmen.

Vince Dobinson - 00:29:50

Interview: 
Vince Dobinson
Time: 
00:29:50

Vince Dobinson recounts how Joh Bjelke-Petersen applauded him in parliament for his leadership of the Queensland branch of the BLF in the wake of the deregistration of the Southern branches. He discusses Gallagher's interference with the branch as well as a march protesting safety conditions on the Suncorp building during construction.

Vince Dobinson - 00:08:40

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Vince Dobinson
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00:08:40

Vince Dobinson comments on the working conditions during his early career, describing the inconsistencies among workplaces.

Vince Dobinson - 00:06:04

Interview: 
Vince Dobinson
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00:06:04

Vince Dobinson speaks about the working conditions during his early career as a builders labourer.

George Britten - 00:39:58

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George Britten
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00:39:58

George Britten speaks about the unfair and unsafe working conditions of fellow workers.

George Britten - 00:37:55

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George Britten
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00:37:55

George Britten discusses employer resistance to union delegate demands and workplace injuries stemming from a lack of adequate safety standards.

George Britten - 00:36:10

Interview: 
George Britten
Time: 
00:36:10

George Britten talks about the areas which he was involved with in Brisbane as a unionist. He comments on how he would nominate himself as a union delegate.

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