Labour History Queensland
Labour History Queensland - how it began
QCU General Secretary Grace Grace delivered the inaugural address to Labour History Queensland Inc. on Tuesday 5 October 2004.
The address was entitled "The history of the Queensland Council of Unions" and gave a brief overview of the sometimes tumultuous history of the organisation now known as the Queensland Council of Unions.
Click here to download the inaugural address
LAUNCH OF LABOUR HISTORY QUEENSLAND
Dawson Petie, former ACTUQ/QCU General Secretary, officially launched Labour History Queensland at the QCU's Biennial Conference Dinner which was held on Tuesday 26 October 2004 (Click here to download Dawson's speech).
Other Labour History Queensland Executive members in attendance were Barbara Webster, Deborah Ralston (QCU Industrial Officer), Michael Clifford (QCU Executive member) and Tom Schulz (QCU Executive member).
Dawson Petie officially launches Labour History Queensland
Dawson Petie, QCU President John Battams and Tom Schulz at the launch
EUREKA STOCKADE 150 YEAR CELEBRATION
Around 50 Labour History Queensland supporters and friends gathered at the Terminus Hotel to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Eureka Stockade on Friday 3 December 2004.
LHQ Executive members Steve Ross led the discussion, outlining the events leading up to the battle and then invited discussion on what had happened in the years after Eureka and what had been learnt from it.
Labour History Queensland Executive member Tom Schultz welcomes supporters and friends to the event.
Labour History Queensland Executive member Steve Ross leads the discussion.
Labour History Queensland commemorates Eureka 150 years on - download this media release in PDF
LHQ EVENTS
Struggles, Scabs and Schooners
The first pub tour of great moments in Brisbane's labour history was held on Saturday 12 February 2005. The afternoon of celebrating our great movement with good comrades, bad singing and a few cold beers was a great success.
Glenda Strachan outlines details on the Tramways dispute
ETU Secretary Dick Williams revives memories of the SEQEB dispute
Comrades enjoying a drink and a catch-up
LHQ Executive Member Michael Clifford
QNU General Secretary Gay Hawksworth prepares to address the group about the QNU's recent dispute with the State Government
Labour History Walking Tours
Now you can do an on-line tour of some of Brisbane's historical sites which helped shape the Queensland trade union movement. Click here for more info.
WHY NOT JOIN LABOUR HISTORY QUEENSLAND%3F
If you have a particular interest in labour history and are interested in joining this non-political association click here to download the membership application form.
