Mansor, Philip J, 1930-

Date: 29, 30, October, 24 November, 7 Dec 1998 - 29 Oct 1998 - 07 Dec 1998

From: Trade union oral history project

By: Mansor, Philip J, 1930-

Reference: OHInt-0478/19

Description: Phil Mansor born Opunake but was educated in Dunedin and Oamaru. Recalls entering the Seminary (Priesthood) and gives reasons for leaving. Mentions his work as an orderly in the urology ward and meeting his wife. Recalls first union experience, Hotel, Hospital and Related Trades Union. Left hospital and worked for Winstone Ltd as management trainee, progressing to head storeman. Mentions Drivers Union strike. Recalls: work as union organiser - wool stores, soft goods warehouses and Hutt car plants; standing for Wellington Branch Secretary with reference to Toby Hill; Arbitration Court work and election as national secretary of the union, outlining some of the work. Outlines structure of Stores and Warehouse Union, with reference to Harry Arnt. Mentions problems of casual workers under the Employment Contracts Act (ECA). Backgrounds formation of Distribution Workers Union. Mentions hair dressing salon employees. Outlines difference between Stores and Warehouse Union and the Distribution Union. Other unions mentioned include: Saddlers and Bagmakers Union; Cool Stores Workers Union; Saddlery Workers Union and Commercial Travellers Association. Discusses women union members - considers they were more staunch and loyal than men. Refers to exemption figures, efforts to keep women out of union and court case over exemption figures. Mentions Tony Neary and Wellington Trades Council. Recounts reaction to new technology and equal pay - women and technology. Mentions Equal Pay Council, with reference to Betty Boniface and Heather Bernie. Recalls attitudes to Equal Pay and Health and Safety. Discusses container dispute and strike, injunction against Employers Federation and Royal Commission on Containers. Recalls stance on Springbok Tour. Describes Communist influence in union. Mentions Neary Walsh split. Interviewer(s) - Shaun Ryan Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-007497-007502 Quantity: 6 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 6.52 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1896.

Date: 10 Nov 1966-30 Mar 1978, 22 Nov 1964-16 Apr 1970

From: King, Rita, fl 1960-1988 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-8541-05

Description: Minutes, agenda and annual reports from the Council for Equal Pay and Opportunity. Also includes papers of the joint Committee on Women and Employment including; membership details, reports, proposals; submissions; agenda and minutes relating to the committee. Quantity: 1 box(es).

From: Roth, Herbert Otto, 1917-1994: Collected papers, personal papers, photographs and ephemera

Reference: MS-Papers-6164-063

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).