Heggen, Robert Gibson

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Title:	Robert Gibson Heggen - Unionism at Metal Manufacturers Ltd
Reference:	B8
Date Range:	1916 - 1976
Description:	Port Kembla Branch: Oral history recording Interviewee: Robert Gibson Heggen Interviewer: John Heininger Robert Heggen began his employment at Metal Manufactures Ltd., Port Kembla in 1936. He joined the Federated Ironworkers' Association [FIA] which was then attempting to break the hegemony of the Australian Workers' Union as the representative of labour in the Works. From 1938 until his retirement in 1965, he was a Works' Delegate for the FIA. His reminiscences relate largely to the struggle to improve working conditions and establish efficient employer - employee relations.
Formats:	Audio.
Quantity:	180 minutes
Access:	Contact repository for details
Related Entries:	Federated Ironworkers Association of Australia (i) (1911 - 1975)

Published by University of Melbourne, 7 March 2002
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