This union was formed in 1900 to protect the interests of workers
in the maritime group of industries. In 1993 the union was deregistered
under S 193 of the Australian Industrial Relations Act, which requires
unions with fewer than 10 000 members to convince the Industrial
Commission that special circumstances exist that justify their
continued registration. The fact that this union is the cultural
and economic heritage of generations of Australians, was not deemed
a special circumstance by the Industrial Commissioner, while the
campaign waged within the the organisation to increase membership
was met with thuggery, violence and murder. By becoming an associate
member* you will be taking an active stand against strong arm, bully
boy tactics. Details of your associate membership will be presented
to the Industrial Commission in petition form when the union makes
application for re-registration.
Application for associate membership* of the Federated Ship Painters
and Dockers Union of Australia, Queensland Branch.
Oath of Fealty: This union having been formed to advance the
interests of the profession to which I belong, and fully approving
of its rules and objects, I hereby ascribe my name as a member and
declare my fealty to same.
Name:................................................................. Postcode:.....................
Date of Birth:.......................
Signature:.....................................
Date:.........................
* Associate
membership is free. Upon re-registration dues will be charged at
the rate of twelve dollars per year plus two dollars per year compulsory
funeral contribution. Then all associate members will be counted
as financial members and will be requested to attend meetings.
Print this page, fill it in and send to: The Secretary Treasurer
FSPDU
425 Crase St
Ring the union hotline (07) 3358 1839
New Farm Qld 4005
Written and authorised, Martin Secretary.
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and select 'print'.
