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Archives for July 2012

One for the slate

July 3, 2012 Don Knowler

Revolution was in the air as the sub-editors of The Chronicle gathered during their evening break in the mess room at the back of the newsroom. The revolution was inspired not by the workers this time, but by the government which was intent on reining in union power in the workplace, introducing legislation to make it easier for employees to enter into personal contracts and bypass union wage awards. Don Bentley had heard all the arguments for and against union membership … [Read more...] about One for the slate

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