Early Industrial Achievements

In 1903 the ETU affiliated with the NSW Trades & Labor Council and the first claims were made for multiple hourly rates for overtime and for tool allowances.

It was in 1904 that the first log of claims was prepared for pay, hours of work and conditions, and an award sought from the court to be common for the trade in NSW.

Two years later the ETU achieved its first Award, the Electricians & c (State) Award - This Award remains the principle private industry award for electrical tradespeople.

From "ETU The Greatest Servant – A Social History of the Electrical Trades Union (NSW Branch)" by John R. Pola