This is a provocative film about one of the most vicious and protracted labour disputes in Australian history. In February 1985, over one thousand electrical workers went on strike against the introduction of contractors into the South East Queensland Electricity Board. Rated: PG
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
017541
Language
English
Audience classification
PG
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Strikes and lockouts
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Trade-unions
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan