Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Solidarity with Australian Unions
I always remember that when the London dockers struck in 1889 the Australian unions were swift to offer support. (Not because I was there you understand, I just paid attention at school) – so you should check out this news over at another useful union blog. The Aussie union website shows how unions should work together in adversity.
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Is it me, or is John Howard the worst premier of any country ever?
With the possible exception of Hitler?
You just reminded me of the worst bit of my GCSE History - the trade union movement of the 18th and 19th centuries. The Dockers Tanner, Matchstick girls, New Model Unions, Amalgamated Union of Engineers...
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