Stick together, we can win! The Heinemann Electric story
1,378 views · Published 1 December 2006 · 2:25 · Indexed 5 October 2026
Channel: yrawma · 2006 · News & Politics
Imagine working a full week and getting a payslip that says $0. When their employer used Howard's IR laws to get out of paying workers, Heinemann Electric staff took action. After 7 weeks, working with union support, they won. They told their story at the ACTU's 2006 rally for rights at work.
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