5 May 1949: The Campaign For A Basic Wage Stalled By Representative's Arrest
Title
5 May 1949: The Campaign For A Basic Wage Stalled By Representative's Arrest
Subject
The gaoling of J. McPhillips, one of three advocates selected by the union movement for a case before the Arbitration Court.
Description
The gaoling of J. McPhillips for contempt of court was discussed and the impact this would have on the ACTU's presentation to the Arbitration Court advocating for an increase in the Basic Wage [McPhiillips was one of three advocates selected by the union movement for this case].
Creator
The Melbourne Trades Hall Council
Source
Melbourne Trades Hall Archives
Date
May 5th, 1949
Contributor
Simon Frankland
Format
Digitised document
Language
English
Type
Minute Book
Identifier
1978-0082-0020
Coverage
1978.0082 Unit 439
Files
Citation
The Melbourne Trades Hall Council, “5 May 1949: The Campaign For A Basic Wage Stalled By Representative's Arrest,” THE VICTORIAN TRADES HALL: AN ARCHIVAL HISTORY, accessed May 1, 2024, https://bpeddlesdenweds2.omeka.net/items/show/68.