With a history stretching back over a century, the Mining and Energy Union and its predecessors have been front and centre at many of the moments that made Australia.
We’re proud to share Yesterday Stories – a video series that captures some of the incredible moments from our Union’s history.
Because, while we’re still on the frontline on fighting for a fairer and better country, it’s those who went before us that continue to inspire us.
Use the sections below to view the videos from each decade, and keep checking this page – there’s lots more to come.
1800’s – Collective Action in Tasmania
1883 – Early history of Broken Hill
1886 – Cornwall History, Tasmania
1800’s – Tasmanian Convict Miners
1890’s – Broken Hill Trades Hall
1909 – Broken Hill Strike
1915 – Picnic Train Massacre (Broken Hill)
1919 – Broken Hill Strike
1921 – Percy Brookfield
1980’s – Coal Shovelling
2001- Broken Hill Miners’ Memorial
2006 – Tasmania Coal Miners’ Heritage Wall
Videos produced by Yesterday Stories. Learn more.