How a persecuted union movement fought back

Type
Cartoon
Category
Labour history

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This comic was commissioned by the Rail Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1969 General Strike and Clarrie O’Shea’s release from prison. It is available as a printed publication, free for RTBU members, and for $5+ supporters of Sam Wallman’s Patreon.

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Sam Wallman is a political cartoonist based in Melbourne. You can follow and support his work here.

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