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March-April 1955: "Women Must Fight" To Maintain Equal Pay
This is an article from the 1955 March-April edition of the Australian Worker the 'Voice of the Trade Unions' and the official monthly publication of the Australian Labor Party (Victorian Branch). The article, titled 'Equal Pay Campaign' highlights…
May 1951: Melbourne University Protests Against Communist Party Ban
The photo depicts 3 Melbourne University Students protesting against the 1951 Referendum to Ban the Communist Party, attributing the ban to an act of Fascism.
16 February 1950: Members Accuse Building Workers' Industrial Union of Communist Infiltration
Allegations of Communist infiltration, irregularities in electoral conduct and lack of member consultation, by members of the Victorian Branch of the Building Workers' Industrial Union.
26 March 1951: Labor MP Attacks Government for Weak Battle Against Communists
Ted Peters reiterates the Labor Party's struggle against Communism within the Union movement at the ALP Easter Conference. Victorian Labor Premier, John Cain says only Labor can fight Communism.
23 March 1950: Trades Hall Council Votes to Reject Proposed Banning of the Communist Party
Motion carried by the Trades Hall Council against the proposed banning of the Communist Party
25 May 1950: Trades Hall Council Registers Objections To Communist Dissolution Act
An outline of Victorian Trades Hall Council's issues with the Federal Government's proposed Communist Dissolution Bill.
24 August 1950: Trades Hall Council Remains In Opposition To Communist Dissolution Act
An article in The Argus pronouncing that the Melbourne Trades Hall Council, "has not expressed its support for the [Communist Dissolution] bill".
30 August 1950: Trades Hall Secretary Says Decent Conditions For The Working Classes Will Defeat Communism
Statement from Trades Hall Council Secretary, Mr. J. V. Stout urging "decent working conditions for the working class" as the best way to fight Communism