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Industrial Relations and Major Strikes in the Federation Era (1901–1945)

Industrial Relations and Major Strikes in the Federation Era (1901–1945)

  2. Harvester Judgment sets a “basic wage” concept

    Labels: Harvester Judgment, Justice H

  3. Brisbane general strike begins over union badges

    Labels: Brisbane General, tramway workers

  4. Brisbane general strike formally ends

    Labels: Brisbane General, employers

  5. NSW “Great Strike” begins at rail workshops

    Labels: Randwick workshops, Eveleigh workshops

  7. Fremantle Wharf riot during waterfront dispute

    Labels: Fremantle Harbour, Tom Edwards

  8. Seamen’s strike starts; nationwide maritime disruption follows

    Labels: Seamen s, maritime unions

  9. Seamen’s strike ends after prolonged stoppage

    Labels: Seamen s, waterside labour

  10. Victorian police strike begins in Melbourne

    Labels: Victorian police, Melbourne

  12. Port Adelaide waterside violence escalates in 1928 dispute

    Labels: Port Adelaide, waterside unions

  13. Timber workers strike begins after Lukin award changes

    Labels: timber workers, Lukin award

  14. NSW coalminers locked out as Northern coal dispute escalates

    Labels: Northern coalfields, coalminers

  15. Rothbury riot: police shooting kills miner Norman Brown

    Labels: Rothbury Colliery, Norman Brown

  16. Dalfram dispute begins: Port Kembla wharfies refuse pig iron for Japan

    Labels: Dalfram dispute, Port Kembla

  17. Dalfram dispute ends with loading “under protest”

    Labels: Dalfram dispute, cargo loading