18 May Stop Work Archive Version
A collection of interviews from the NSW Teachers Union about the NSW Government's Local Schools, Local Decisions policy introduced in 2012.
A Union Of People: The Changes, The Challenges
A corporate video about workplace reform, enterprise bargaining and workplace deregulation.
ACTU Campaign Ads 2005
Television campaign ads highlighting the threat of Work Choices legislation to ordinary workers.
AEU Tasmania Supports The TA Development Program
A corporate video by AEU Tasmania profiling the Tasmanian Education Department's Teacher Assistant Development program.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Alan Oliver and Terry Relph
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Alby Ireland and Bobby O’Shea
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Arthur Casey
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Bernie Sorensen
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Bert Nolan
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Bill Andrews
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Bill Hawkins
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Bill Heath
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Bill Shaddock
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Billy Dean
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Billy Jones
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Billy Langlois
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Bobby Smith
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Brian Peters
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Captain John Quinn
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Dallas Kaye Porter
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Elaine Brennan
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Frank Finch Part 1
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Frank Finch Part 2
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Fred Krausert
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Jim Homeboat Smith
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Jim Steele
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Joe Pettison
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – John O’Loughlan
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – John Stone
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – John Titch James
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Kevin Underwood
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Laurie Bell
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Laurie Steen
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Les Wells
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Lou Guihenneuk
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Max Woods
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Paddy Green
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Pat Geraghty
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Peter Close & Bob Roest
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Peter McCracken
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Ray Smith
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Robyn Casey
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Roger Wilson
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Ron Chumbley
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Taffe Sweetensen
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
An Australian Merchant Seaman’s Story In His Own Words – Tom Curphey
On camera oral history featuring Australia's unionized merchant seamen.
APHEDA Union Aid Abroad
A conference video presentation about union overseas humanitarian aid for workers.
Artisans Of Australia – Iron Craft
A short documentary about artisan ironworkers in a Newtown foundry.
ATP Interview Eveleigh Workshops– Richard Butcher
An interview with Richard Butcher about the Eveleigh Railway Workshops in Sydney.
Australian Trade Unions
A documentary telling the story of Australian Trade Unions and their place in contemporary Australian society.
Backs To The Blast
A documentary about the devastating impact of uranium mining, processing and nuclear bomb testing in South Australia in the 1950s.
Battle: The Road To Ratios Legislation
A short documentary about nurse to patient ratios legislation for Victorian public hospitals.
Blackbird
A short film about pacific islanders kidnapped or forced to work on Queensland's sugar cane fields.
Blood Is Thicker Than Oil
A short documentary about Esso Australia's attempt to force oil workers to work a 14 day roster in 2003.
Bread and Dripping
A short documentary in which four working class women recount the hardships they endured during the Depression years.
Caddie
Feature film about a woman's struggle to survive impoverished inner city Sydney during the Depression.
CBA Central Coast: A Case Study In Unity
A video about banking workers fighting unfair performance targets.
Celebration of the Life of Tas Bull
Tribute video for Tas Bull, General Secretary of the Waterside Workers Federation 1984 to 1993.
CFMEU Mining & Energy Division National Convention 2012
Video presentation for CFMEU Mining & Energy Division's 2012 Convention.
CFMEU Mining & Energy National Conference – For A Clean, Safe and Secure Future
A CFMEU Mining & Energy National Conference presentation in 2007.
CFMEU MWCU Maritime Workers Credit Union
A conference video presentation about the Maritime Workers Credit Union.
Congratulations & Farewell Sharan Burrow – Interviews
A collection of interviews in tribute to Sharan Burrow on the Congratulations & Farewell Sharan Burrow DVD.
Congratulations & Farewell Sharan Burrow – Julia Gillard Speech
Tribute speech on Sharan Burrow by Julia Gillard.
Congratulations & Farewell Sharan Burrow – Sharan’s Story
A short documentary about Sharan Burrow on the Congratulations & Farewell Sharan Burrow DVD.
Congratulations & Farewell Sharan Burrow – Sharan Burrow Farewell Speech
Speech by Sharan Burrow at her farewell function.
Congratulations & Farewell Sharan Burrow – Sir Murray Rivers QC – Thoughts on Sharan Burrow
A comedy skit by Bryan Dawe in tribute to Sharan Burrow.
Congratulations & Farewell Sharan Burrow – Special Messages to Sharan Burrow
Compilation of to camera farewell messages to Sharan Burrow.
Constant Vigilance
A documentary about the campaigns and struggles of construction workers in Victoria.
Constructing Fear – Australia’s Secret Industrial Inquisition
A documentary about the Australian Building and Construction Commission and the intimidation of workers.
Deep Bells Ringing – The Life And Songs Of Paul Robeson
A documentary recounting American bass baritone artist and political activist Paul Robeson's visit to the construction site of the Sydney Opera House.
Devil’s Dust
A television mini-series highlighting the devastating consequences of asbestos mining and processing on Australian workers and the wider community.
Don’s Party
A satirical comedy feature film about an election night party in the suburbs of Sydney in 1969.
Edna Ryan – A Political Life
A documentary featuring legendary political activist and unionist Edna Ryan.
Eight Hour Day Procession – Melbourne 1939
Footage of an Eight Hour Day procession through Melbourne in 1939.
Every Day’s A Challenge
A promotional video highlighting the problem of violence against healthcare workers.
Field Day Interview Eveleigh Workshops – Bill Driver
An interview with Bill Driver about the Eveleigh Railway Workshops in Sydney.
Field Day Interview Eveleigh Workshops – Bob Rhymes
An interview with Bob Rhymes about the Eveleigh Railway Workshops in Sydney.
Field Day Interview Eveleigh Workshops – Ian Mair
An interview with Ian Mair about the Eveleigh Railway Workshops in Sydney.
Field Day Interview Eveleigh Workshops – Jack Mulcahy
An interview with Jack Mulcahy about the Eveleigh Railway Workshops in Sydney.
Field Day Interview Eveleigh Workshops – Nerida
An interview with a descendent of railway workers at the Eveleigh Railway Workshops in Sydney.
Field Day Interview Eveleigh Workshops – Robert Wright
An interview with Robert Wright about the Eveleigh Railway Workshops in Sydney.
First Aboriginal Skipper At Sydney Ferries
A short documentary about the first Aboriginal skipper for Sydney's Ferries.
Friends and Enemies
Feature length documentary about the South East Electricity Board strike of 1985.
From The Mines To The Ships – Our Strength Is In The Chain
A conference video presentation about the threat of globalisation and the need for unions to work together worldwide.
Globalising Solidarity
A conference video presentation about globalisation and the need for Australian unionists to engage with workers around the world.
Globalising Solidarity – Extended Version
An extended conference video presentation about globalisation and the need for Australian unionists to engage with workers around the world.
Gloria
A short documentary about Uruguayan women fighting for the release for political prisoners in Latin America.
Gonski Bus Launch
A corporate video profiling the Australian Education Union’s I Give a Gonski national campaign.
Grocon: A Dispute About Safety
A short documentary about the CFMEU's dispute with Grocon over safety.
Hola Australia
A short documentary in which the three winners of the 2005 MUA film competition travel to Cuba.
How The West Was Lost
A feature documentary about the 1946 Aboriginal pastoral strike in Western Australia.
Inaugural MUA National Youth Conference Oct 3-5 2007
A conference video presentation about unions and youth.
Industry Sharks
A conference video presentation about joining up divers in recreational diving industry to MUA.
International Solidarity
A short documentary about the role of the Maritime Union of Australia in supporting workers and causes worldwide.
Interview With Jack O’Shea
Interview footage with a miner about industrial turmoil on the NSW coalfields.
Interview With Jason Travis
Interview footage with a miner about the dangers of individual contracts.
Interview With Malcolm and Bernie Peters
Interview footage about the Federal Government fining strikers.
Job Security: Fighting From The Front
A DVD about job security and workplace safety for maritime workers.
Labour Council End Of Year Video 2005
Promotional video highlighting the Labour Council of NSW's campaign against Howard Government's workplace laws.
Last Stand At Nymboida – Recreations
Raw footage of underground recreations for the documentary Last Stand At Nymboida.
Last Stand At Nymboida – United Collieries
Contemporary underground footage of coal mining at United Collieries in the Hunter Valley.
Life On The Picket
A documentary about life on the picket line during the Vickery coal mine strike in 1995.
Making A Start In Australia
A government informational film aimed at European migrants to Australia in the 1970s.
Manic Studios – Frittering It All Away
A satirical campaign ad against the repeal of the Resources Tax.
Manic Studios – Larry Is Sad
A satirical campaign ad against the repeal of the Resources Tax and 457 visas.
Manic Studios – Larry Launch
A satirical campaign ad against the mining industry's use of 457 visa workers.
Manic Studios – Larry Needs More
A satirical campaign ad against the mining industry's use of 457 visa workers.
Manic Studios – Larry No Locals
A satirical campaign ad against the mining industry's use of 457 visa workers.
Manic Studios – Larry OH&S
A satirical campaign ad against the mining industry's use of 457 visa workers.
Manic Studios – Mine Safety A Matter of Life And Death
A satirical campaign ad against removing union safety inspectors from Queensland mines.
Manic Studios – What Have Unions Ever Done For Us?
A satirical campaign ad promoting the gains won by trade unions for workers.
Manic Studios – Where Is Marius BBQ
A satirical campaign ad protesting BHP's neglect of coal mining communities in Central Queensland.
Maritime Unions Of Australia Going For Growth
A conference video presentation of interviews about increasing union membership.
Michelle O’Neil: There Is Extraordinary Power In Workers Sticking Together
A promotional video about ACTU President Michelle O'Neil.
MUA 2008 National Conference Opening Video
A conference video presentation highlighting the Maritime Union of Australia's fight to protect workers worldwide.
MUA Idol – Waterfront Delegate
A short documentary about the importance of union delegates on the waterfront.
MUA Idol – Working Idol
A short documentary profiling working on a tanker vessel and the role of the union.
MUA Idol – The Heart Of Port Adelaide
A short documentary about the Maritime Museum of South Australia.
Naked Into The Jungle – Rio Tinto, Workers and Communities
A short documentary that charts the global conduct of mining giant Rio Tinto.
National Textiles – One Hundred Cents In The Dollar
A documentary about the National Textiles dispute over unpaid entitlements in 2000.
Oakdale – 6.3 Million Reasons To Belong To The Union
A video covering the 1999 Oakdale colliery closure and the loss of worker entitlements.
Oaky North Mine Christmas Letter
A campaign commercial against the Oaky North Mine lockout in Queensland.
Offshore
A conference video presentation recounting the efforts of offshore oil and gas workers to find common ground with employers.
Pearling – A Culture of Cover Up
A conference video presentation of about problems facing workers in the pearling industry in Western Australia.
Peko Pilbara Pirates
A short documentary about the 1986 Robe River iron ore mine dispute in Western Australia's Pilbara region.
Peter Garrett at Austar Coalmine – March 13 2007
Archive footage of Peter Garett visiting the Austar coal mine.
Preventing Disaster: Learning From Longford
An academic analysis of the 1998 Longford Gas Plant explosion in Victoria.
Queensland
A narrative film about two working class characters attempting to escape 1970s Melbourne for sunshine and hope in Queensland.
Real Skills Real Jobs
A corporate video about skills training for Aboriginal people in northern News South Wales.
Rockin For Rights
A conference video presentation highlighting an event by musicians against Work Choices legislation.
Saving Millers Point Compilation
A compilation of footage about the Millers Point public housing redevelopment on Sydney Harbour.
Securing Workers’ Entitlements
A union video about protecting workers' entitlements when companies become insolvent.
Slavery and Exploitation: Human Trafficking in Australia
A corporate video about human trafficking, slavery and forced labour in Australia.
Solidarity at Home & Abroad
A conference video celebrating the MUA's campaigns for internationalisation and solidarity.
Songs On The Waterfront
A short documentary about life on the picket line during the Patrick Dispute in Brisbane.
SRF SERF Merger Of The Two
A conference video presentation about superannuation for maritime workers.
Stolt Australia
A short documentary about the MUA's fight to stop a vessel being registered offshore and the crew sacked.
Story Of A City
A government film showcasing the industrial city of Newcastle in New South Wales in 1945.
Strike Support
Extended first hand account of Queensland coal miner strike support and organisation.
Sugar Slaves
A documentary about pacific islanders kidnapped or forced to work on Queensland's sugar cane fields.
Sustainability In The Emergency Department
A video about environmental sustainability in an emergency department.
The Australian Education Union Supports Tasmanian New Educators
A promotional video about union support for new educators in Tasmanian schools.
The Helping Hand: The Story Of The Good Neighbour Movement
A government informational film promoting the work of the Good Neighbour Movement in welcoming migrants to Australia in the 1960s.
The Legend of Fred Paterson
A documentary about Fred Paterson, the only communist ever elected to an Australian parliament.
The Metals – Anatomy Of A Union
A documentary about the enterprise bargaining process between a small manufacturer and the union.
The Past We Inherit The Future We Build – Fred Moore With Andrew Denton
Extended ABC TV interview between Andrew Denton and Fred Moore.
The Union At Work
A conference video presentation profiling the challenges facing workers on the Spirit of Tasmania ferry.
The Union Rep. Will You Join?
A short film about union recruitment and the counterproductive nature of high pressure tactics used by union delegates.
The Women
One of the first women to work on the Queensland coalfields recounts her battle to win maternity leave.
The Year In Review 2012
A 2012 NSW Teachers Union conference video highlighting campaigns surrounding the Local Schools, Local Decisions policy.
Time, Place and Circumstances – The Brian Miller Story
A tribute video to construction worker and unionist Brian Miller.
Times Up – The Story of the Campaign For Equal Pay
A short documentary about women's long struggle for equal pay.
Training Film For Union Delegates
A training video for CFMEU - Mining & Energy Division's union delegates.
Union Communication Facts
A short film about union delegates and the importance of obtaining facts when communicating about disputes.
Unions Work For Women
A promotional video aimed at encouraging women in education to join their union.
United Services Union Sponsorship 2005 – Newcastle Knights
A promotional video on the United Services Union's sponsorship of the Newcastle Knights.
United We Bargain
A promotional video highlighting union campaigns in the health sector in Western Australia in the 1990s.
Vale Pat Clancy -Working Class Champion 1919 -1987
A tribute video to construction worker and unionist Pat Clancy.
Viva Timor Leste
A video presentation on the progress of the East Timor Maritime and Transport Union.
What About The Workers’ Workers
A short documentary about mostly female union workers going on strike against their own male dominated union.
Whatever It Takes
A short documentary about equal pay for women in community and disability services.
When The Dust Settles
A documentary about the risks of open cut uranium mining to workers and communities.
Year In Review 2012-2013
A 2013 NSW Teachers Federation promotional video highlighting campaigns and activities.
Year In Review 2014
A 2014 NSW Teachers Federation promotional video highlighting campaigns and activities.
Year In Review 2015
A 2015 NSW Teachers Federation promotional video highlighting campaigns and activities.
Your Rights At Work: Worth Fighting For – Melbourne National Day of Action
A campaign video against Work Choices legislation.
Your Rights At Work: Worth Fighting For – We Can’t Be Beaten
A campaign video against Work Choices legislation