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Title:
Labor Day Message 1975
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D R A F T
LABOR DAY MESSAGE FROM DON DUNSTAN, PREMIER, 1975
On this Labor Day we celebrate the progress the South Australian Cfr**
Labor Movement has made over the past century.
Unfortunately, we do so this year against an economic background that is already causing many workers considerable hardship. This is a situation that can be expected to continue in the future, at least in the short term.
The State Labor Government is acutely aware of the hardships
facing many members and supporters of the Movement. Its industrial', development effort over the past five years has been directed to achieving a rapid diversification of the State's industrial base.
To a very considerable degree, this has had the effect of achieving a much lower unemployment figure in the State at this time than we could have hitherto expected. This programme is being furtheref and consolidated.
At the recent State Elections, the Labor Government undertook to implement at the earliest possible moment the State Labor Platform concerning the Working Environment. The unit whose job it is to
oversee this process has been transferred to the Premier's Department so as to ensure that there is a proper co-ordination of policy and achievement in this important area.
The Government believes that the greatest possible degree of
participation in management at all levels should occur in public
and private enterprises. The trade-union and parliamentary wings
of the Labor Movement ate eongtantly in consultation to achieve the
given a new singleness of purpose in these testing times.
DON DUNSTAN
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Presidents and Secretaries — Cont
P R E S I D E N T S S E C R E T A R I E S
1964—Senator R. Bishop Mr. D. H. Banfield 1965—Hon. A. J. Shard, M.L.C Mr. R. K. A b b o t t 1966—Hon. D. H. Banfield, M.L.C Mr. R. K. A b b o t t 1967—Senator R. Bishop Mr. R. K. A b b o t t 196S—Mr. S. C. Travis Mr. R. K. A b b o t t 1969—Mr. E. H. Crimes Mr. R. K. A b b o t t 1970—Mr. J. Nyland Mr. D. M. Ferguson 1971—Mr. R. K. A b b o t t Mr. D. M. Ferguson 1972—Mr. J. W. Slater. M.P Mr. A. A. Slater 1973—Senator R. Bishop Mr. A. A. Slater 1974—Mr. D. M. Ferguson Mr. A. A. Slater
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LABOR DAY MESSAGE
From Hon. Don Dunstan, Q.C., MP., Premier, 1974. -
This Labor Day we can look back on another'victory for the ALP - success at the double dissolution and received confirmation of the Party's mandate for reform.
As with all Labor's great triumphs it was made possible only by the dedication of the rank and file and a united effort by all sections of the Labor Movement.
We shall need to the full this singleness of purpose in the testing times ahead and in the face of continued obstruction by our opponents.
In South Australia the State Labor Government has pressed ahead with implementing the program for social justice and a better deal for workers on which it was returned at the 1973 election.
A new deal in workers' compensation — now a model for the rest of Australia - moves towards effective industrial democracy, improyed' consumer protection measures, urban land price control', these are just some of the steps taken.
i A s . .in\ the- past this. has been ' m a d e possible through constant consultation'and liaison tSetween' the-trade union and parliamentary wings of the Labor Movement. ^
Unionism is a dynamic ari3 essential force in achieving the social justice to which'r we are all pledged.*'
Don Dunstan
LABOR DAY MESSAGE
from Don Ferguson, President, Labor Day Celebrations Committee Labor Day, 1974, commences the second century of celebrations of the workers' day in South Australia.
That, so much has been achieved during the past hundred years would be fittingly appreciated by the grand old pioneers of the Labor Movement in this State, were they able to hear the story of;progress.
We are, however, at something of a turning point in industrial history, with old and in the past seemingly well established values and ideas under . question. . - - , - . - . . -
With.the introduction,of new technologies and the growth of commercial u monopolies, international.'as well, as national,-,reassessment and re-thinking of
^ traditi9nal_trade union pglicies;miist be. a continuing process. ' ' r "Misunderstanding o f tKe.purposes" of:"tht"Trfde Union Movement, which t'has never received "kindly; treatment in -the: various sections of the media,
* emphasises the nee3'of the Movement's attention to public relations.
Labor Day, 1974, offers an opportunity, not'only for the usual and proper recognition of past achievements, but also for a new beginning in the .on-going campaign for industrial reforms,, allied to greater effort to gain and hold public support for the constructive efforts of the unions on behalf of their members. - -
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J. K. SANDILANDS, ACTING SECRETARY, PHONE: 51 2246
V. B. U. OFFICE, TRADES HALL, • SOUTH TERRACE,
ADELAIDE. S.A. 5000
10th July, 1975.
The Hon. D. A. Dunstan, Q.C.,. L.L.B., M.P., Premier, ''
State Administration Office, Victoria Square,
ADELAIDE. S.A. 5000
Dear Sir,
I have been instructed by the above named Committee to
again request your attendance at the annual Labor Day Procession on Monday, 13th October, 1975, to lead the march together with Mr. E. G. Whit lam and Mr. R~. 3".' Hawke.
I would also take the opportunity of reminding you of the message which the leader writes for our Labor Day Programme.
It would be appreciated if I could have the message by early August, to facilitate the printing requirements and allow sufficient time for'distribution of the Official Programme.
Thanking you for past co-operation.
Kind regards,
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You^rs faithfully,
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J. K. SANDILANDS,
ACTING SECRETARY. ^
SOUTH S T U m l AUSTRALIA
PREMIER'S OFFICE
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