Victorian Trades Hall Council. The voice of Victorian workers since 1856.

Events in Union History

The early activities of craft unions were important milestones in the development of the movement. The fight for the eight hour day started in 1856 in Melbourne.


Gaining the Eight Hour Day

Eight Hour Day in Victoria

The Charitable Vote

The Tinsmiths and the Eight Hour Day Procession

William Trenwith and the Bootmakers Union

Helen Robertson and the Tailoresses Union


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