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Topic : Workplace disputes

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Chapter 1 : Pre-twentieth century conditions

Our present working conditions originate in the nineteenth century Industrial Revolution
Working conditions were poor until workers demanded improvements
Nineteenth century Australia featured 'master and servant' conditions for convicts
Australia became known as a 'worker's paradise'
The first unions collectively bargained for improved conditions and entitlements enjoyed by most Australian workers today

Chapter 2 : Unions

Chapter 3 : Employers and increased regulation

Chapter 4 : Dispute resolution

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