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Looking forward: Freedom of contract in 1923 [satirical article, 15 March 1893]

26 June 2020 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This satirical article focuses on the concept of “freedom of contract” (a tactic used by employers to undermine union awards); written in 1893, this fictional story was set in 1923 (30 years in the future). It was published in The Shearers’ and General Laborers’ Record … [Read more...] about Looking forward: Freedom of contract in 1923 [satirical article, 15 March 1893]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: freedom of contract, publication The Shearers’ and General Laborers’ Record, set in the future, SourceQldUni, union issues, year1893

Secretary’s report [by W. G. Spence, 15 March 1893]

20 June 2020 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This report by W. G. Spence was circulated prior to the 1893 conference of the General Laborers’ Union. It was published in The Shearers’ and General Laborers’ Record (Newport, Vic.), 15 March 1893.] Secretary’s report. To the members. Ladies and Gentlemen — I … [Read more...] about Secretary’s report [by W. G. Spence, 15 March 1893]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: General Laborers’ Union, publication The Shearers’ and General Laborers’ Record, SourceQldUni, union issues, W. G. Spence (1846-1926) (author), year1893

Resume of my work in connection with the General Laborers’ Union, commencing August 1, 1892 [by Rose Summerfield, 15 March 1893]

20 June 2020 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This report by Rose Summerfield was circulated prior to the 1893 conference of the General Laborers’ Union. It was published in The Shearers’ and General Laborers’ Record (Newport, Vic.), 15 March 1893.] Resume of my work in connection with the General Laborers’ … [Read more...] about Resume of my work in connection with the General Laborers’ Union, commencing August 1, 1892 [by Rose Summerfield, 15 March 1893]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Australian Workers’ Union, General Laborers’ Union, publication The Shearers’ and General Laborers’ Record, Rose Summerfield, SourceQldUni, union issues, year1893

Questions of interest [by W. Percy, 15 March 1893]

19 June 2020 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article by W. Percy suggests that the Amalgamated Shearers’ Union should establish a strike fund, as well as implement a scheme to assist workers financially when they fall ill or become incapacitated (this was in the days before the advent of sick leave, universal … [Read more...] about Questions of interest [by W. Percy, 15 March 1893]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Amalgamated Shearers’ Union, publication The Shearers’ and General Laborers’ Record, sickness benefits, SourceQldUni, union issues, union strike fund, William Percy, year1893

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