Archival Resources Details Robert Gibson Heggen - Unionism at Metal Manufacturers Ltd
- Title
- Robert Gibson Heggen - Unionism at Metal Manufacturers Ltd
- Repository
- University of Wollongong Archives
- 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