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'Workers packaged by Sheltered Workshops'

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TypePosterCreatorAustralia) Disability Resources CentreDate1970-1990CollectionFolder - untitled.DescriptionLaminated colour poster advocating for the rights of workers in sheltered workshops. Includes image of a [chippie packet?] with the words 'Workers packaged by Sheltered Workshops' on the front, which is ripped open to show a picture of workers at a conveyor belt. A wall behind the packet is painted with slogans such as 'No lunch area' and 'No sick leave'. Also includes the text: 'Would you accept these conditions? Most workers in sheltered workshops are forced to. For further information and videos on workers rights and conditions contact the Disability Resources Centre [Melbourne] on (03) 480 2877.' Small print text on the right border mentions Tanya McIntyre, Red Letter, the Australia Council and the Community Employment Project.

Sticker on rear of poster states 'This poster is on long term loan to TUEA from Therese O'Connell. The poster has been laminated with a grant made available by the Ministry of Women's Affairs.'

As of July 2013, the Disability Resource Centre website is: www.drc.org.au.SubjectEmployee rightsSheltered workshopsRightsIn copyright

This item is in copyright; permission for reuse must be obtained from Victoria University of Wellington and the creator(s).

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OrganisationAustralia) Disability Resources Centre

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Archives Published URLhttps://archives.victoria.ac.nz/rep.....s/2/archival_objects/2930

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