A powerful influence on Australian affairs : a new history of the AWU / Nick Dyrenfurth.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dyrenfurth, Nick, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Australian Workers' Union--History.

Australian Workers' Union.

Strikes and lockouts--Australia--History.

Strikes and lockouts.

Industrial relations--Australia--History.

Industrial relations.

Labor unions--Australia--History.

Labor unions.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiv, 290 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Carlton, Victoria : Melbourne University Press, 2017.

Summary:

In this new history of the Australian Workers' Union, prominent author Nick Dyrenfurth traces the fortunes of the nation's oldest continuously operating trade union from its origins in the shearing sheds of the late nineteenth century through to it present-day representation of modern Australia's diverse workforce. The 131-year-old AWU's coverage of rural and regional industries, impact on Australia's national identity, and sway over the ALP have made the union a unique organisation internationally. A Powerful Influence on Australian Affairs tells the story of the AWU's numerous triumphs and crises, colourful characters and famed leaders, political influence, and the changing working lives and aspirations of its rank-and-file membership.

Contents:

Intro

Title

Copyright

Foreword

Contents

Abbreviations

Australian Workers' Union, Federal/National Office

Acknowledgments

Introduction

One - Discontent: The beginnings of the ASU to 1889

Two - Disaster: The big strikes and economic depression, 1890-93

Three - Struggle: The AWU's battle for survival, 1894-1903

Four - Recovery: Arbitration and the rise of the AWU, 1904-13

Five - Tumult: World War I and the conscription fight, 1914-18

Six - Turbulence: Enemies within and without, 1919-29

Seven - Combat: The Great Depression and World War II, 1930-45

Eight - Paradox: Golden age and Cold War, 1946-59

Nine - Decline: Dissent in the ranks, 1960-79

Ten - Threat: New Right, new Labor, 1980-89

Eleven - Catastrophe: Arbitration's end and the AWU/FIMEE merger, 1990-97

Twelve - Phoenix: Revival and WorkChoices, 1998-2007

Thirteen - Challenges: The GFC and TURC, 2008-17 236

Conclusion

Select bibliography

Endnotes

AWU-PIC-SECTION.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780522872071

0522872077

OCLC:

1499719324