Trade Union Movies

  • 1981
    The Willmar 8

    The Willmar 8

    The Willmar 8

    61981HD

    Risking jobs, friends, family and the opposition of church and community, eight unassuming women begin the longest bank strike in American history.

    The Willmar 8
  • 1979
    For Twenty Cents A Day

    For Twenty Cents A Day

    For Twenty Cents A Day

    01979HD

    A film documenting work shortages during the Depression of the 1930s and the attempts to deal with the unemployed, in particular young men. The film...

    For Twenty Cents A Day
  • 1992
    The Deregistration of the Builders Labourers Federation

    The Deregistration of the Builders Labourers Federation

    The Deregistration of the Builders Labourers Federation

    01992HD

    Chronicles the industrial action leading up to the deregistration of the Builders Labourers Federation.

    The Deregistration of the Builders Labourers Federation
  • 1978
    With Babies and Banners: Story of the Women's Emergency Brigade

    With Babies and Banners: Story of the Women's Emergency Brigade

    With Babies and Banners: Story of the Women's Emergency Brigade

    61978HD

    With Babies and Banners: Story of the Women's Emergency Brigade is a 1979 documentary film directed by Lorraine Gray about the General Motors...

    With Babies and Banners: Story of the Women's Emergency Brigade
  • 1996
    The Flickering Flame

    The Flickering Flame

    The Flickering Flame

    5.71996HD

    Documentary following dockers of Liverpool sacked in a labour dispute and their supporters’ group, Women of the Waterfront, as they receive...

    The Flickering Flame
  • 1980
    Look Back at Grunwick

    Look Back at Grunwick

    Look Back at Grunwick

    101980HD

    A RECORD OF THE STRIKE AT GRUNWICK IN 1977. The story of the continuing struggle at Grunwick’s by mainly Indian workers, from July 11th, 1977...

    Look Back at Grunwick
  • 1970
    The Occupation of Cockatoo Island 1989

    The Occupation of Cockatoo Island 1989

    The Occupation of Cockatoo Island 1989

    01970HD

    Documents the Cockatoo Island Dockyard occupation and industrial actions of 1989.

    The Occupation of Cockatoo Island 1989
  • 1977
    Island Shunters

    Island Shunters

    Island Shunters

    01977HD

    Short documentary on the shunters in the Darling Island, Sydney, Australia railyard. Filmed in 1977.

    Island Shunters
  • 2020
    Parasites Of Profit: The Pandemic of Private Renting

    Parasites Of Profit: The Pandemic of Private Renting

    Parasites Of Profit: The Pandemic of Private Renting

    32020HD

    Short documentary made under lockdown that looks at the crisis for renters during the pandemic.

    Parasites Of Profit: The Pandemic of Private Renting
  • 2015
    Cleaners

    Cleaners

    Cleaners

    02015HD

    Migrating is seldom an easy solution. It is rather a journey, that begins with a journey. After more than eight years of campaigning, the immigrant...

    Cleaners
  • 2012
    As Goes Janesville

    As Goes Janesville

    As Goes Janesville

    02012HD

    A documentary of Janesville trying to recover from the closing of the GM automobile plant, in the midst of very divisive and historic political...

    As Goes Janesville
  • 1978
    Testimonio de un obrero petrolero

    Testimonio de un obrero petrolero

    Testimonio de un obrero petrolero

    01978HD

    Trade union leader Manuel Taborda, a pioneer of workers' organisations in the oil industry, recounts his experiences and those of his colleagues from...

    Testimonio de un obrero petrolero
  • 1983
    Put People First

    Put People First

    Put People First

    01983HD

    NALGO campaign, highlighting Government cuts to public services.

    Put People First