Historical information
A history of the AMWU. The AWMU is an Australian trade union that was part of campaigns for the Eight Hour Day, maternity leave, superannuation, apprentice rights and family-friendly conditions.
1.The AMWU: Politics and Industrial Relations, 1852-2012 / Greg Patmore
2.The Hope of the World: The Amalgamation of ADSTE and the AMWU / Andrew Dettmer
3.One Big Metal Union? The Impact of Union Amalgamation in Western Australia / Bobbie Oliver
4.Off to the Mystery Picnic: Mobilising Young Engineers in Victoria, 1941-1961 / Keir Reeves
5.The Female Confectioners Union, 1916-1945 / Cathy Brigden
6.The Melbourne Typographical Society and the Melbourne Trades and Labour Council, 1874-76 / Andrew Reeves
7.Australia Reconstructed / Andrew Scott
8.Celebration of a Union: The Banners and Iconography of the AMWU / Andrew Reeves
pt. 2 AMWU People
9.The Struggle Continues: Laurie Carmichael Talks / Andrew Dettmer
10.Three Tassie Women and Their Union Experiences / Robyn McQueeney
11.`Red' Fred - Left in the Right Time and Place: A Political Analysis of Fred Thompson / Cora Trevarthen
12.Unity Commands Respect: Memories of EZ / Glenys Lindner
13.A Self-contained City: Metalworkers and the Midland Railway Workshops, 1904-1994 / Ric McCracken
14.The AMWU Queensland Coal Shop Stewards / Chris Harper.
Significance
Relevant to the history of trade unions and the labour movement, particularly the AWMU.
Physical description
Paper; book.
Front cover: sepia background - feint pictures; colour picture of union banner; red and black lettering.
Inscriptions & markings
Front cover: title and editors' names.
