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Taking 'drastic action'? power and discipline in Rockhampton trade unions, 1916 to the 1950s
This paper examines the relationship between union leaders and rank-and-file members in internal discipline. Focusing on Rockhampton and employing Hyman's concept ofpower over and power for, the work argues that union leaders were neither omnipotent nor tyrannical in dispensing discipline and did so to maintain the solidarity and reputation on which rested union power over employers. Moreover, democratic processes of the union and the broader social and legislative contexts legitimated their authority.
Funding
Category 1 - Australian Competitive Grants (this includes ARC, NHMRC)
History
Parent Title
Proceedings of Eighth National Labour History Conference, 3rd October 2003, Brisbane.Start Page
316End Page
323Number of Pages
8Start Date
2003-01-01ISBN-10
0646423533Location
College of Arts, Griffith University, AustraliaPublisher
Brisbane Labour Historical AssociationPlace of Publication
Brisbane, AustraliaPeer Reviewed
- Yes
Open Access
- No
External Author Affiliations
Faculty of Arts, Health and Sciences; TBA Research Institute;Era Eligible
- Yes