Historical information

The book is a history of building and construction unions in Western Australia. There is also acknowledgement of the CFMEU's and BLF's work elsewhere. The book has been criticised for ignoring the influences of the Communist Party,

The book is also known under the following titles:
If you don't fight, you lose : a history of the CFMEU WA
If you don't fight, you lose : a history of the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union Western Australia

Significance

Relevant to the history of unions in Australia and, particularly, Western Australia. Pertinent to the history of the BLF and CFMEU.

Physical description

Paper; book.