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THAT a Sub-committee of six (6) be appointed to consider ways and means of gaining general increases in all female wage rates, and that where any female replaced a male or does similar work to a male, she be paid the male rate.

The Arms & Munitions Workers' Union requested Delegate Clarey withdraw a statement that suggested that women should be paid the same wage as men. Female workers performing the same work formerly done by men were paid 'female rates.'

The Arbitration Court had in its judgment decided on a foundational wage for females. The definition of such a wage was very difficult to define.

Secretary Stout stated that, a Commissioner could make a foundational wage where one did not exist…

The Female Minimum Rate dispute was before the Full Arbitration Court. A motion was passed to have the Secretary submit a full report to the Court.

A report in 1930 detailing a conference held at Trades Hall regarding the provision of sustenance to unemployed women in unions.

Article recounting recent strikes of tailoresses in Sydney, which highlights the "long hours, arduous work, poor pay, and the request of the workers for higher wages". This has been met with wide-spread public approval.

Account of the strike of tailoresses in Sydney, totaling 600 to 700 women and girls. Several firms now refuse to recognise the women unions, stating they will pay whatever they please. Trades Hall unions in Melbourne and Perth warn all women against…

Article complaining about the ever growing throngs of Melbourne Tailoresses who claim to be overworked and underpaid. According to the author of this article, it is a constant increase in the number of workers, which is the primary cause of the…

Comments on the 1890 maritime strike with criticism of the Melbourne media's coverage of the strike in particular the Age and the Argus newspapers. Comments on the Employers Manifesto and also notes the need for women's trade unions.

Public meeting held at the Town Hall with the purpose of obtaining sympathy for Female Operatives in Clothing Factories.

Recount of a meeting at the Melbourne Trades Hall concerning the employment of women.
Recommendations for womens working conditions were made.

Newspaper article discusses a public meeting held at the Townhall concerning the interests of the female operatives of Melbourne. Women were the largest group of attendees. Subject of debate was the equal pay of women, who wanted their efforts to be…

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…