There Is Power In A Union

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Summary

A promotional video featuring footage from the 1998 Patrick Dispute along with Billy Bragg’s song There Is Power In A Union. Produced for The International Transport Workers Federation, the clip shows footage from the Sydney docks during the dispute, including MUA picket lines and protests, security guards with dogs, police arrests as well as politicians and union officials. 

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Author: J Bird, 2023

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MaritimeUnions

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1998 Patrick DisputeAustraliaAustralia - NSW - SydneyBilly BraggInternational Transport Workers FederationJohn Howard GovernmentMaritimeMaritime Union of AustraliaNew South WalesPatrick StevedoreStrikesSydneyUnionsWaterside workersWorking classWorkplace deregulationWorkplace reformWorkplace relations

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Documentary - Short

Duration: 3 mins

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