Freezing workers - Trade-unions - New Zealand

Date: 1978

By: Kilpatrick, Henry Gordon, 1903-1987

Reference: MS-Papers-5794

Description: Reminiscences were recorded at an interview conducted on tape between Kilpatrick and Ray Grover (Turnbull Library) and Len Richardson (Canterbury University) on 24 Jul 1978. Kilpatrick recounts his life, union activities, political development, changes in ideological attitudes as well as his association with prominent unionists and politicians in New Zealand and Australia. This is a transcript of the first three sides of the tapes (5 in all). Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript and mss Transfers: To Oral History Collection - 3 cassette tapes and copy of partial transcript (OHColl-0243/1).

Date: 2017-2018

By: Webb, Ross, active 2000-2022

Reference: OHColl-1423

Description: Oral history project examining the stories of nine of workers involved in the industrial dispute between the Meat Workers’ Union and Talley’s/AFFco between 2010 and circa 2017. Interviews were conducted by Ross Webb with interviewees: Roger Middlemiss, Graham Cooke, Hilton Rohe, Peter Amato, Eric Mischefski, Daphne Wharehinga and Loncey Crawford (joint interview recordings), Michael Paltridge, and Darien Fenton. Interviews cover interviewee personal histories, relationship with unions, and their experiences of the labour disputes in Wairoa. Project received Award in Oral History funding from Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage in 2017. Elements of the oral histories appear in "'Jobs that count' the Fight against Precarious Work at AFFCO Wairoa: an Oral History' written by Ross Webb and published in the Labour History Project Bulletin in November 2017. see https://www.academia.edu/40239616/Jobs_that_Count_The_Fight_against_Precarious_Work_at_AFFCO_Wairoa_An_Oral_History. Title taken from project name. Quantity: 8 Interview(s). 19 Electronic document(s) digial abstracts, recording agreements, and supporting documents. 10 digital photograph(s). 14 digital sound recording(s). 1 folder(s) printed recording agreements. Search dates: 2017 - 2018

Date: 193-, 1935, 1936

From: Bollinger, Conrad Vickers Irvine, 1929-1975 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-2151-280

Description: Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1907

From: Hall-Jones, William (Sir), 1851-1936 :Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5755-08

Description: Chiefly concerning the payment of fines by the strikers Other - Part of PP 5 in original listing Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 12 May and 10 June 2014

From: Picton Freezing Works oral history project

By: Adams, Michael James David, 1962-

Reference: OHInt-1621-04

Description: Interview with Michael (Mike) Adams by Loreen Brehaut recorded on 12 May and 10 June 2014. Topics covered in the interview include: family and early life; father working at Picton Freezing Works; first job in Smallgoods at Picton Freezing Works age 15; butcher’s shop in Works; changes after Works moved to Blenheim; Halal butchers; time as Union Secretary and Bargaining Agent; pelting machines; staff numbers and female staff; health and safety; 1984-85 strike; closure of Blenheim Freezing Works; jobs since closure of Works; and marriage and children. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 Interview(s). 5 digital sound recording(s). 1 digital photograph(s). 1 Electronic document(s) digital abstract. 1 printed abstract(s) includes recording agreement form. Search dates: 12/05/2014 - 10/06/2014

Date: 7 August 2013

From: Picton Freezing Works oral history project

By: Connor, Francis Thomas, 1927-

Reference: OHInt-1621-02

Description: Interview with Francis (Frank) Connor by Loreen Brehaut recorded on 7 August 2013. Topics covered in the interview include: family and early life; working on farms and shearing; marriage; working in Picton as a solo butcher; range of speed and skill amongst butchers; sticking pens; slaughtermen; working at Blenheim abattoir; various people worked with; unions and strikes; butchers clothing; and closure of Picton Freezing Works. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 Interview(s). 4 digital sound recording(s). 1 digital photograph(s). 1 Electronic document(s) digital abstract. 1 printed abstract(s) includes recording agreement form. Search dates: 07/08/2013

Date: 13 and 20 September 2013

From: Picton Freezing Works oral history project

By: McLaren, Brian, 1931-

Reference: OHInt-1621-01

Description: Interview with Brian McLaren by Loreen Brehaut recorded on 13 and 20 September 2013. Topics covered in the interview include: family and early life; time as jockey apprentice; friendships formed at freezing works; applying for job at Picton Freezing Works; marriage and children; off-season jobs; starting work at Picton Freezing Works; working at Makarewa Freezing Works; solo butchering; meat inspectors and hygiene changes; worker's pay and contracts; involvement in union and compulsory unionism; seniority rules; closure of Picton Freezing Works; managers worked under; Blenheim Freezing Works; and types of workers at freezing works. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 Interview(s). 7 digital sound recording(s). 1 digital photograph(s). 1 Electronic document(s) digital abstract. 1 printed abstract(s) includes recording agreement form. Search dates: 13/09/2013 - 20/09/2013