Learn about the maritime strike in the Torres Strait Islands in 1936 where workers in the pearl fishing industry took a stand against racism.
A Sheep Shearer’s strike began in Queensland in 1891 when employers sought to introduce union-busting contracts and a reduction in pay rates.
Learn about the leaders of a strike in 1957 by Aboriginal people on Palm Island demanding to be treated with dignity, respect & equality.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (2)
Social and History (3)
2021 (2)
2022 (1)
ATUI Union History Blog (3)
Quick Histories - Videos by Union Historian, Liam Byrne (3)
Articles (3)
Videos (2)