'The Little History of Australian Unionism' by Sean Scalmers
'The Little History of Australian Unionism'
by Sean Scalmer's
'The Little History of Australian Unionism' is a compact, complete and up-to-date story of the development of Australian unions over the past 200 years.
With the support of 14 Australian unions, including the ASU, the book is aimed at everyone interested in the history of Australian society and the formation of its values and institutions and particularly at students of history as well as unionised and yet-to-be-unionised workers, old and young.
Scalmer’s incisive account provides a history of trade unions that is clear, accurate and engaging. He records their achievements, explains how they were won, and provides an invaluable context for the urgent defence of the union movement.
Sean Scalmer’s incisive and engaging account shows how trade unions have made a vital contribution to the improvement of workers’ lives and a fairer Australia. He provides invaluable support in the present struggle to maintain the rights of unions to organize and represent workers.
The history of trade unions is more than a record of sacrifice and achievement; it is an account of the lessons of that experience, and a precious resource in mobilizing support for the union movement as it responds to the present attach on the very rights to organize and represent workers.
- Professor Stuart Macintrye
Priced at $10, and printed in pocket-sized format, the book is an affordable and portable lesson in the history of a movement that is vital to the future of a decent and compassionate Australian society.
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