United: A History of the New South Wales Division of the Federated Municipal and Shire Council Employees Union of Australia, 1903–2003 by Peter McMahon

Author: Peter McMahon (1931–2022)
Publisher: United Services Union, Sydney, 2003
Format: Softcover
Pages: xii, 180 pages, illustrated with photographs and portraits
ISBN: 9780958011747/ 0958011745
Condition: Very Good – light wear to covers, curling to bottom corners. Clean interior and secure binding.

Summary:
This centenary history chronicles the formation, challenges, and achievements of the New South Wales Division of the Federated Municipal and Shire Council Employees Union of Australia from 1903 to 2003. Authored by unionist and politician Peter McMahon, it documents the evolution of labor rights, community services, and union leadership in the public sector across NSW.

With photographs and archival materials, the book provides a detailed look at a century of advocacy for municipal employees—essential reading for historians, labor movement scholars, and union members.

Why You’ll Love It:
A deeply researched tribute to one of Australia’s longest-standing municipal unions, this book offers valuable insights into labor history, civic governance, and grassroots organisation across the 20th century. A fitting addition to collections focused on union history, public service, or Australian social movements.

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