Selected Events in Trade Union History
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Selected Events in Trade Union History
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Wonthaggi Coal Strike (1934) |
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| In response to depression-era setbacks, miners at the Wonthaggi State Coal Mine go on strike. After five months the Menzies government eventually succumbs to the Miners' Federation's demands and in so doing, helps to pave the way for the gradual nationwide restoration of conditions and wages lost during the years of the depression. |
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Published by University of Melbourne, 7 March 2002 Based on "Parties to the Award" published 1994. Submit any comments, questions, corrections and additions Prepared by: Acknowledgements Updated: 29 June 2006 http://www.atua.org.au/biogs/ALE1320b.htm |