Union History Blog

Remembering Edna Ryan: Champion of Equality

Remembering Edna Ryan: Champion of Equality

February 9, 2022

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The campaign for asbestos justice and workers’ compensation

The campaign for asbestos justice and workers’ compensation

February 7, 2022

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How unions helped build Medicare

How unions helped build Medicare

January 30, 2022

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1936 Maritime Strike by Torres Strait Islander Workers

1936 Maritime Strike by Torres Strait Islander Workers

January 12, 2022

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The 1972 Equal Pay case

The 1972 Equal Pay case

December 10, 2021

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The Metal Workers win the 38-hour week

The Metal Workers win the 38-hour week

December 7, 2021

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“Pig Iron Bob” and the 1938 Port Kembla strike

“Pig Iron Bob” and the 1938 Port Kembla strike

November 11, 2021

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The Harvester Judgement and the basic wage

The Harvester Judgement and the basic wage

November 4, 2021

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Brian Manning: a life in the struggle

Brian Manning: a life in the struggle

November 2, 2021

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Why Nelson Mandela thanked the Australian union movement

Why Nelson Mandela thanked the Australian union movement

October 25, 2021

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