Union History Blog
Albert Monk: a lifetime of unionism
September 14, 2020
Today we are remembering Albert Monk, who served as both Secretary and President of the…
What is Disaster Capitalism?
August 25, 2020
Coronavirus is a dangerous time for the economy – and nothing makes this clearer than having a Treasurer come out as a Margaret Thatcher fanboy. Van takes us back to the 1980s to unravel the source of today’s economic inequality, stripped services and dislocation.
Remembering Jean Daley
August 24, 2020
Today we remember the long-time union activist and leader Jean Daley, who was born…
Alison Cranley: teacher and union leader.
August 7, 2020
Alison Cranley was a dedicated teacher and passionate union leader. Alison was born in the…
Who was Bella Guerin?
July 24, 2020
Bella Guerin is best known as the first woman to graduate from an Australian university….
Union campaigns for workplace health and safety
July 17, 2020
Throughout our history, Australian Unions have always campaigned against unsafe and unhealthy working conditions and…
Unions and the shorter working week
July 9, 2020
Unions have always campaigned for working people’s right to a life outside of work to…
When was Australia’s first nation-wide union meeting?
July 2, 2020
The first nation-wide meeting of unions in Australia took place in October 1879. It was…
Emma Miller – remembering a union hero
June 25, 2020
Today we remember the legendary union activist and leader Emma Miller, who was born…
The 1969 Equal Pay case
June 16, 2020
In June 1969 the long union campaign for equal pay for working women took…