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Selected Events in Trade Union History Sydney Rockchoppers Strike (1908)

From
1908
Sydney, New South Wales
To
1908
Functions
Strike

Summary

Sydney Rockchoppers went on strike over work conditions for two months. The strike ended with employers backing down on every issue, as no strikebreakers could be found. Union members were jailed during the dispute but had their fines paid by the Public Works Contractors Association of New South Wales and were released.

Published resources

Journal Articles

  • Sheldon, Peter, 'Job control for workers' health: the 1908 Sydney Rockchoppers' Strike', Labour History, vol. 55, 1988, pp. 39-54. Details

Ross E. Elford