Trade-unions - Officials and employees

Date: ca1991-ca1996

From: New Zealand Police Managers Guild :Photographs of conferences

Reference: PAColl-5799-1

Description: Group photographs of conference delegates and executive committees. Views of conferences in progress Quantity: 78 colour original photographic print(s).

Date: 14 December 1991

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP/1991/4012-F

Description: Council of Trade Unions president, Ken Douglas, demonstrating his weight loss. Photographed by Evening Post staff photographer Phil Reid 14 December 1991. The delegation asked the New Zealand Federation of Labour to give support to workers on strike in Poland. Quantity: 1 colour original negative(s) 35mm negative strip comprising 3 images. Physical Description: Dye coupler film negative, 35mm

Date: 27 July 1976

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP/1976/2619-F

Description: Representatives of the New Zealand Drivers Federation waiting for Federation of Labour and transport industry employer representatives to arrive for award negotiations. Man looking at his watch is Stewart McCaffley, New Zealand Drivers Federation national secretary. Flanking McCaffrey are Ken Douglas (president) left. Christchurch drivers union secretary, Peter Liggett, right. New Zealand Drivers Federation vice-president, Dougal Soper is next to Ken Douglas. Quantity: 2 b&w original negative(s) 35mm negative strips comprising 6 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate film negatives, 35mm

Date: 14 Feb 1914

From: Rail and Maritime Transport Union Inc :Photographs of Railway Union groups and activities

Reference: PAColl-D-0994

Description: Group photograph taken outside the new office building in Aitken Street, Wellington. All those in the photograph are identified in identical photograph at PAColl-D-0998 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 580 x 435 mm on card

Date: 14 Feb 1914

From: Rail and Maritime Transport Union Inc :Photographs of Railway Union groups and activities

Reference: PAColl-D-0999

Description: Group photograph of Delegates, Executive, and Officers of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants of New Zealand taken at the opening ceremony of their head office building, Aitken Street. Photographed by ZAK Studios, Wellington, in 1914. Similar image at PAColl-D-0994, PAColl-D-0998 & PAColl-D-1000. All names added to scope note of PAColl-D-0998 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print

Date: 23 June 1976

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP/1976/2251-F

Description: Drivers Union members meeting in the Wellington Show buildings. Man standing is union sectretary Ken Douglas. Photographed by an Evening Post staff photographer 23 June 1976 The meeting was to protest against Government imposed wage restraints. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) 35mm negative strip comprising 2 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate film negative, 35mm

Date: 22 Dec 1998

From: Trade union oral history project

By: Burgess, Ronald, 1928-

Reference: OHInt-0478/01

Description: Ron Burgess was born in England in 1928 and worked as a seaman until 1955 when he came to New Zealand. Describes living in Timaru and working for the South Canterbury Electric Power Board. Recalls the need for change and beginnings of involvement in the New Zealand Post Office Union. Discusses Ivan Reddish and a `go slow'. Comments on the equal pay campaign. Discusses Muldoon, the wage feeze, the fourth Labour Government and Rogernomics, Jim Knox, Roger Douglas, Richard Prebble, David Lange, Stan Rodger and Jonathan Hunt. Explains time as chair of Combined State Union (CSU) and secretary of NZ Council of Trade Unions. Recalls problems faced and the 'unreal atmosphere' of compulsory unionism. Accompanying material - biographical notes supplied by Ron Burgess, newspaper clippings Abstracted by - Shaun Ryan Interviewer(s) - Shaun Ryan Venue - Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-007229-OHC-007233, OHC-007288 Quantity: 6 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 5.45 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1794. Black and white photo of Ron Burgess taken in 1974 in abstract Search dates: 1928 - 1998

Date: 3 Dec 1999 - 03 Dec 1999

From: Trade union oral history project

By: Gay, Maxine, 1951-

Reference: OHInt-0478/02

Description: Maxine Gay was born in Timaru in 1951. Recalls having a baby and getting married at a young age. Describes working for the YWCA and discovering feminism, attending Massey University, involvement in Womens Refuge and employment with the Palmerston North City Council. Discusses the Local Body Officers Union and getting equal pay rates for PEP workers. Discusses feminism in the work place, her skill at organising and the position of women in her union. Talks about membership of the Clerical Workers Union (CWU) and a position as CWU organiser, her love of bargaining and the impact of her work on her family life. Describes the breakup of the CWU. Discusses compulsory unions, compulsory arbitration and the impact of deregulation. Recalls becoming secretary of the Trade Union Federation (TUF) and the failure to mobilise action around the Employment Contracts Act (ECA). Comments on the acceptance of the market economy by the NZ Council of Trade Unions (NZCTU). Talks about union involvement at the international level. Discusses the need to `fight back' and keep the pressure on the Labour and Alliance parties. Recalls the main influences on her career including Marx, the Workers Communist League and the Organisation for Marxist Unity and her desire to organise amongst the unemployed and the community. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Abstracted by - Shaun Ryan Interviewer(s) - Shaun Ryan Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-007220-OHC-7222 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.55 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1795. Colour photo of Maxine Gay in abstract Search dates: 1951 - 1999

Date: 14-21 August 1998 - 14 Aug 1999 - 17 Aug 1999

From: Trade union oral history project

By: O'Sullivan, John Doyle, 1912-2003

Reference: OHInt-0478/39

Description: John (Jack) O'Sullivan born Wellington of Irish parents. Recalls living in a Railway house in Plimmerton; leaving school in 1927 and first job of bricklaying; moving to Hawkes Bay in 1931 to pursue bricklaying after earthquake; becoming a plasterer; experiences and wages while on relief work during the Depression, working on the construction of the Paremata bridge. Joined New Zealand Railways as electric line erector, becoming control room operator and explains progression through New Zealand Railways. Recounts experiences working for New Zealand Railways during World War II. Backgrounds involvement with Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants / National Union of Railwaymen and positions held. Recalls 1950 Railway strike in Paekakariki. Describes union officials, Bernie Dempsey, Harry Dent, Tommy Lord, Lois McLaren, Terry Redmond (General Secretary), Harry Strang (President), Don Goodfellow (General Secretary), Bill Stirling (National Councillor), Barney Rush (Branch Secretary), Norris Collins, Bob McLachlan, Alf Still and Dennis Kane. Explains and details preferential voting for national ballots, with reference to National Office scrutineer, Barney Rush. Recalls women in the union - refreshment branch and cleaning staff. Recalls penny-slot toilets. Recounts problems with stewards employed on the Silver Star and discusses end of Silver Star service and its relocation to Asia. Recalls events of 'Wahine' storm and railway co-operation with the rescue effort. Other topics discussed include; Railway Safety Committee; introduction of ACC (Accident Compensation); compensation cases, with reference to Des Dalgety (lawyer); communist influence on national conference during the Vietnam era and invasion of communists into Wellington branch after 1951 from the Carpenters Union. Discusses Catholicism and discrimination because of religious beliefs. Mentions politicians, Savage, Nash and Semple. Recalls memories of Fintan Walsh and A J Neary. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Shaun Ryan Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-007587-007590 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3.52 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1916. Photocopy of 1 b&w photograph of Jack O'Sullivan taken by Earle Andrew, Wellington NZ

Date: 4, 5, August 1998 - 04 Aug 1998 - 05 Aug 1998

From: Trade union oral history project

By: Grant, Steve, 1934-

Reference: OHInt-0478/37

Description: Steve Grant born Scotland, arrived in New Zealand 1947. Recalls apprenticeship as an electrician with Union Steam Ship Company. Describes working life on ships before joining the Otahuhu workshops. Talks about union activities at the workshops and how he became General Secretary of the Railway Tradesmen's Association. Recalls introduction of Amenity Blocks. Discusses progression through the union ranks and the role of the RTA; compulsory unionism; branch relationship with union executive; Catholic Action Group at Otahuhu workshops to counter communist influence; Muldoon electioneering in Otahuhu workshops; strength of apprentices during World War II; 1952 Railway strike; working conditions in the Railways during the late 1950s and 1960s and reaction of RTA to new technology. Mentions the introduction of female apprentices into Railway workshops and some of the resulting problems. Mentions Doug Crosado, Ray Gough, Bill Higgins, Harry Taylor, Allan Goldsmith, Richard Prebble and [Brian] Talboys. Discusses the Combined State Services Organisation and the Ruling Rate Survey in relation to Railway Officers Institute. Explains the relationship with Locomotive Engineers' Association, Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants / National Union of Railwaymen (employees), New Zealand Engineers' Union and Federation of Labour. Talks about formation of joint union-management scheme - Employees Assistance Programme and its introduction within the Railways. Other topics recalled include: health and safety issues; concerns over asbestos; wage freeze by Kirk Goverment; Compulsory Medical Retirement in 1972; relationship between RTA and Accident Compensation Corporation; education programmes; RTA Journal; Federation of Labour Transport Union Committee; RTA protest over Vietnam War; opposition of Otahuhu branch to Springbok rugby tours; support for international strikes; strike in Twizel; campaign for allowances for apprentices; 1966 strike; Save the Rail Campaign; Employment Contracts Act (1991): sale of New Zealand Rail, with reference to Wisconsin Rail and Ruth Richardson. Mentions Jack Marshall, Tom Skinner, Norris Collins, Trevor Gebbie, Ken Douglas, F P Walsh, Norman Kirk, Koro Wetere. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Shaun Ryan Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-007578-007582 Quantity: 5 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 4.11 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1914.

Date: 14 Feb 1914

From: Rail and Maritime Transport Union Inc :Photographs of Railway Union groups and activities

By: Zachariah, Joseph, 1867-1965

Reference: PAColl-D-0998

Description: Group photograph of Delegates, Executive, and Officers of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants of New Zealand taken at the opening ceremony of their head office building, Aitken Street. Photographed by ZAK, Wellington, in 1914. Back row: W G Paget, Lyttelton; G Day, Taumarunui; H Johnson, Stratford; M McLauchlan, Grey; P E Cairns, Wellington; W F G Pullin, Newmarket; Louis Hill, Auckland; D Cooper, Dargaville. Fourth row: W Benson, Ashburton; A Kemp, Dannevirke; J Leddy, Wellington; H S Seaton, Hawera; W McCulloch, Masterton; J P Paekakariki; J E Hanby, Picton; W J Westney, Frankton Junction; A C Stead, Auckland; W J McGonigle, Wanganui; Thomas C Watson, Timaru; J Mewburn, Taihape; G T Evitt, Paeroa; J Robertson, Invercargill; G Sargent, Whangarei; F Gray, Oxford West. Third row: R Schumacher, Thorndon; W Hailwood, Trustee; R Pullenger, Ohingaiti; A D McKellar, Waipara; J Murphy, Waipukurau; J Ashton, Balclutha; Johnston, Cross Creek; A M Hammond, Helensville; J Cornish, Palmerston North; Charles E Wheeler, Editor, `Railway review'; D Moore, Kakahi; W Nuttall, Grey; J J C Hackett, Taumarunui; W G Hagan, Ohakune; J H Reid, Nelson; R Verrey, Gore; A Hallett, Upper Hutt, Mat. Thomas, Invercargill. Second row: R Ryan, trustee; D Dwyer, Wanganui; A Whisker, Taumarunui; William Crichton, architect; J H McKay, architect; P gaines (Vice-President), Christchurch; William T Wilson (President), Palmerston North; M J Mack, General Secretary; P C Watt, builder; F Hutchins, Invercargill; J Barnett, Invercargill; J H Whiburn, Newmarket; L Geraghty, Auckland; E J Dash, Waikari; George E Williams, Napier. Front row: W H Edwards, Westport; C Thompson, Dunedin; E Hayes, Palmerston South; James thomson, Otago; G McLeod, Oamaru; J T Fisher, Marton Junction; S G Smith, New Plymouth; A Melville, Hillside; Thomas E Evans, Canterbury. Inscriptions: Backing board recto - above image - Title; Backing board recto - beneath image - Names Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 300 x 380 mm on card 480 x 605 mm

Date: 1991

From: New Zealand Police Managers Guild :Photographs of conferences

Reference: PA1-q-637

Description: Group photographs of the Executive and conference delegates, and of the incoming guild executive. View of the conference in progress and individual portraites of executive members Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 1906-1911

By: Herrmann, Richard, -1892; Zachariah, Joseph, 1867-1965; Muir and MacKinlay (Firm)

Reference: PAColl-0427

Description: Photographs of Wellington Workingmen's Club Picnic Officials 1910 taken in a billiards or snooker room with the following names given: H Guppy, W McCarlie, G Stott, Petersen, J Kennedy, A Wimpory, W Noot, D McPhee, H Chainey, H Hollis, J Apperley, J Andrews, R Williams, R Mapplebeck, P Woods, W Lightfoot; the staff of P Hayman & Co taken September 1906 in a yard with planks and a ladder against the wall behind them (one of the men is on the ladder); Wellington Plumbers' Union members and others taken in a dining room after a meal and captioned "social to NZ delegates 19.4.1911" (the photographer Zak has also noted that it was taken with flashlight); and a Labour Day picnic at Days Bay with Days Bay House in the background and what may be the start of a race with spectators looking on. 1/2-072000, 1/2-072005, 1/2-072010 to 072011 Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/2-072000, 072005, 072010, and 072011 Quantity: 4 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Mounted photographic prints

Date: 13 September 1984

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

By: Nicholson, John, active 1997

Reference: EP/1984/4274-F

Description: Labour leaders, Jim Knox (president of the Federation of Labour) and Ken Douglas (secretary of the Federation of Labour), at the economic summit conference. Photographed by Evening Post staff photographer John Nicholson 13 September 1984. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) 35mm negative strip comprising 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate film negative, 35mm

Date: 14 Feb 1914

From: Rail and Maritime Transport Union Inc :Photographs of Railway Union groups and activities

Reference: PAColl-D-1000

Description: Group photograph of Delegates, Executive, and Officers of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants of New Zealand taken at the opening ceremony of their head office building, Aitken Street. Photographed by ZAK, Wellington, in 1914. Similar images at PAColl-D-0994, PAColl-D-0998, PAColl-D-0999. All names added to scope note on PAColl-D-0998 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print

Date: 25 September 1979

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP/1979/3356-F

Description: New Zealand's three top trade union leaders on their way to a Federation of Labour national council meeting. They are from left - Jim Boomer (Vice presedent of the Federation of Labour). Jim Knox (president of the Federation of Labour). Ken Douglas (secretary-treasurer of the Federation of Labour). Photographed by an Evening Post staff photographer 25 September 1979. Quantity: 2 b&w original negative(s) 35mm negative strips comprising 5 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate film negative, 35mm

Date: 19 October 1987

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

By: Mackley, Ian Chappell, 1928-2016

Reference: EP/1987/5857-F

Description: Federation of Labour secretary, Ken Douglas, sitting, and Combined State Unions chairman, Colin Hicks, speaking at the inaugural meeting of the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions. Photographed by Evening Post staff photographer Ian Mackley 19 October 1987. The delegation asked the New Zealand Federation of Labour to give support to workers on strike in Poland. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) 35mm negative strip comprising 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate film negative, 35mm

Date: [ca 1925-1987]

By: Butler, Peter Michael, 1901-1995

Reference: 89-119

Description: Papers deal with the Seaman's, Building Labourers', and the Local Body Officers' unions, and also with a wide variety of topics relating to the union movement, the Federation of Labour and various union personalities; included is an incomplete autobiography, and various papers relating to his personal life. Source of title - Supplied title Prominent New Zealand trade unionist, identified mainly with the Wellington Labourers' Union, the Wellington Local Body Officers' Union and the New Zealand Federation of Labour. Quantity: 6 box(es). 2 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts, printed matter Finding Aids: Preliminary listing available. Transfers: To Book Collections - 3 monographs. See PR-04-0447 (List available in back file). Includes photographs Processing information: Archivists notes - Preliminary list inputted, Oct 2004

Date: 22 August 1980

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP/1980/2680-F

Description: Federation of Labour secretary, Ken Douglas, meeting with a Polish delegation. They are from left - Zdzislaw Lepionka. Ken Douglas. Josef Mendrum. Ztadeusz Choros. Photographed by Evening Post staff photographer Merv Griffiths 22 August 1980. The delegation asked the New Zealand Federation of Labour to give support to workers on strike in Poland. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) 35mm negative strip comprising 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate film negative, 35mm

Date: 1 August 1995

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

By: Nicholson, John, active 1997

Reference: EP/1995/3311A-F

Description: Ken Douglas, president of the Council of Trades Unions, watching golfer Micheal Campbell on TV at the Titahi Bay Golf Club. Photographed by Evening Post staff photographer John Nicholson 1 August 1995. Quantity: 2 colour original negative(s) 35mm negative strips comprising 5 images. Physical Description: Dye coupler film negatives, 35mm