Historical information
Distributed to nurses during campaigning for improved wages and working conditions in the 1980s, probably during the historic 1986 Victorian 50-day nurses strike. Irene Bolger was elected Secretary of the Victorian Branch of the Royal Australian Nursing Federation from May 1986 to 1989. Renowned for her leadership during the historic 1986 Victorian 50-day nurses strike, she later became a barrister, primarily representing underprivileged clients. This badge was likely worn by members supporting Bolger's militant and divisive position on the strike.
Physical description
Round white and red plastic badge. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back.
Badge printed with 'Irene Bolger's Nurses Liberation Front'.
Subjects
References
- A 'blueprint' for union organising: Irene Bolger An overview of Irene Bolger's role in the Victorian Branch of the Royal Australian Nursing Federation, focused on activities around the historic 1986 50-day Victorian nurses strike.
