Wildcat: The Struggle for Democracy in the New Zealand Timberworkers' Union (1981)
• January 1st, 1981 • 1h 14min
Documentary
Overview
Delegates and workers discuss the issues that effect the Timberworkers’ Union, the reasons for the formation of the Combined Council of Timber Workers Delegates (CCD) and their industrial action.
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