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Welcome to the website of the Labour History Project (LHP).
The struggle for workers’ rights has a long history in Aotearoa New Zealand. Many major historical events have their roots in labour-related issues and work has been a prime factor in our country’s history. Much of New Zealand’s labour history, however, remains undocumented and unpublished and the social history of work in New Zealand has been relatively neglected by historians. Without a more accessible labour heritage we overlook important ways of understanding New Zealand’s past and present, and vital perspectives on where we are heading. The LHP hopes to change this situation and is dedicated to fostering New Zealand labour history and cultivating this important part of our collective memory.
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There are three upcoming events this month that may be of interest to LHP members: a film, a talk and a bookfair. 
The 2014 Rona Bailey Memorial Lecture will be given by Robert Consedine on 13 February. 
The latest issue of the LHP Bulletin has been sent out to members. It includes articles on "Declaring 'Lawless Law' in Early Twentieth Century" and profiles of 'Peter the Painter', 'Grandma Green' and Johann Sebastian Trunk. We're also delighted to feature the three winning entries from the "Another World is Possible" essay competition. 
The family of the late Bert Roth, the doyen of New Zealand labour historians and a witty, wise and generous archivist-activist, has given the Labour History Project approval to use his name for a new annual award. 
The winners of the LHP's first “Another World Is Possible” essay competition have been announced.
The panel discussion on Tuesday evening "Women and Work: Opportunities and Challenges" may be of interest to LHP members and friends. 
A reminder that "Sites of Struggle", the guided walks of key Wellington sites during the 1913 strike, begin tomorrow, Sunday 2 November. And, instead of the Tuesday evening talk, this Tuesday sees a special event: Flashpoint of History: Street Event.