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From lunchroom to boardroom : records of oral history project, Women in the Labor movement,1930-1970
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Union Stars 1891-1991

Poster includes eight circular images, framed by white blocks of stars and red line stars; background of poster is blue, text (quotes) is in red in white free forming shapes.
Inscribed on poster: Union Starts 1891-1991. Quotes on poster: We were the footsloggers; we were ordinary women working to improve our quality of life; i was always "the wife of"; the first time I spoke up I was terrified; that dreadful political women's club; we girls had to make sandwhiches, cups of tea and keep the beer up; I've never lost my anger, I don't think I ever will...that's my red head.
Bottom of poster: [Australia Council logo] From Lunchroom to Boardroom Labour women's oral history project was assisted by the Australia Council, the Federal Government's funding and advisory body and hosted by the TLC Women's Equal Opportunity Committee and the Public Sector Union, Qld. Artworks: Therese Collie / Judith Hewitson. Feb 1992.

I Wasn't Born Yesterday

Poster includes text with a gold photo frame boarder. Inscribed on poster, black text with gold shadow: I Wasn't Born Yesterday. Inscribed behind main text: Women Stand out, Talk Now. Right to Drink in Bars. Right of Married Women to Work. Equal Pay. Right of Women to Work on Juries. More Women in the Top Order. Paid Maternity Leave. Changed Public Attitudes to Child Care. Women's Right to Choose What Happens To their Bodies. Solidarity with Women From Round The World. [illegible text behind main text] Right to Work. Solidarity with Women From Round the World. Brought Women's Issues into the Trade Union Movement. Affirmative Action Act. Right to Vote. Sex Discrimination Act. Women's Refuges. Better Jobs. Widow's Pension. Supporting Mothers' Benefit. Recognition of Women's Right to Work. Thank Heavens!
Bottom of poster: [Australia Council logo] From Lunchroom to Boardroom Labour women's oral history project was assisted by the Australia Council, the Federal Government's funding and advisory body and hosted by the TLC Women's Equal Opportunity Committee and the Public Sector Union, Qld. Artworks: Therese Collie / Judith Hewitson. Feb 1992.

Mother Mine

Poster includes six vector graphics of windows, five include images of protest marches and families. A flower vector graphic sits between a window and text.
Inscribed on poster: Mother Mine You marched for peace and justice You fought for equal pay You didn't get a medal, You worked to have your say. A unionist, a feminist You always had a go You laid the tracks for all of us, For you we cheer: Thanks!
Bottom of poster (trimmed): [Australia Council logo] From Lunchroom to Boardroom Labour women's oral history project was assisted by the Australia Council, the Federal Government's funding and advisory body and hosted by the TLC Women's Equal Opportunity Committee and the Public Sector Union, Qld. Artworks: Therese Collie / Judith Hewitson. Feb 1992.

I’ve always tried to be a good little girl … but at heart I’m still a rebel

Background of poster is of an older woman. Inscribed on poster: I've always tried to be a good little girl....but at heart I'm still a rebel.
Bottom of poster (trimmed): [Australia Council logo] From Lunchroom to Boardroom Labour women's oral history project was assisted by the Australia Council, the Federal Government's funding and advisory body and hosted by the TLC Women's Equal Opportunity Committee and the Public Sector Union, Qld. Artworks: Therese Collie / Judith Hewitson. Feb 1992.

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