The Deregistration of the Builders Labourers Federation

The Deregistration of the Builders Labourers Federation

The Deregistration of the Builders Labourers Federation

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The Deregistration of the Builders Labourers Federation

1992

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Chronicles the industrial action leading up to the deregistration of the Builders Labourers Federation.

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Lisa King

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John Tognolini

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Kyran Nichols

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John Setka

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John Lowe

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John Cummins

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Dave Kerin

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Bob Wilson

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Ralph Edwards

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Dennis Evans

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