Union of Christmas Island Workers
The Union of Christmas Island Workers (UCIW) is a trade union in Christmas Island, the non self-governing territory of Australia. It represents workers on the island, and is affiliated with the Australian Council of Trade Unions.
| Full name | Union of Christmas Island Workers |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1974 |
| Affiliation | ACTU |
| Key people | Foo Kee Heng, president Gordon Thomson, general secretary |
| Office location | Christmas Island |
| Country | Australia |
Gordon Bennett, who arrived to head the organization in 1979, is still revered by the Malay and Chinese population of the island for his role in advocating for their labour rights.[1]
Lillian Oh was elected secretary-general in September 1992.[2]
References
- Mark Dapin (1 November 2008). Strange Country. Pan Macmillan Australia. pp. 86–. ISBN 978-1-74262-368-9.
- "Public Works Committee- Approval of Work". Hansard. Parliament of Australia. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
- ICTUR; et al., eds. (2005). Trade Unions of the World (6th ed.). London, UK: John Harper Publishing. ISBN 0-9543811-5-7.
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