The Australian Society for the Study of Labour History was founded in 1961 to study "the working class 'situation' . . . and social history in the fullest sense". The Society aims not only to encourage teaching and research in labour history, but also the preservation of the records of working people and the labour movement. It desires to make history a vital part of popular consciousness, a matter for reflection and debate, at a time when it is under attack from prominent conservative intellectuals.

The Society draws its membership from labour movement activists, community historians, teachers, and scholars in many fields. It also maintains close links with the international community of labour historians.

The Society has branches in Canberra, Brisbane, Hunter Valley, Sydney, Illawarra, Melbourne, Adelaide, Tasmania, and Perth. Branches are involved in labour history and research, and heritage preservation. They publish newsletters, and hold regular talks and conduct special events, usually in conjunction with the labour community. The Society and its branches receive strong support from the trade union movement.

URL: http://www.asslh.org.au

The Society publishes Labour History - A Journal of Labour and Social History

The interdisciplinary nature of labour history, and its acceptance of less traditional sources, including folklore and oral testimony, make it a fascinating field, alive to past and present social justice issues. The journal, which has been appearing twice yearly since 1962, is the premier outlet for refereed, scholarly articles in its field in Australasia. Because the ASSLH aims to raise historical awareness in the community, Labour History also publishes essays, reviews, and memoirs that reflect the involvement of labour historians in the making of history. Labour History is a member of the History Co-operative, based at the University of Illinois. Direct enquiries to the Editor, Greg Patmore, email: g.patmore@econ.usyd.edu.au or the journal's Editorial Assistant, Margaret Walters, email: m.walters@econ.usyd.edu.au

The Australian Society for the Study of Labour History ­ Melbourne

For more than thirty years the Melbourne Branch of the Australian Society for the Study of Labour History (Incorporated) has published its newsletter Recorder, held regular meetings with guest speakers or seminar discussions and organised events to commemorate important anniversaries. We have published special issues of Recorder and played a part in reviving the public profile of Labour Day in Victoria. We have restored historic memorials and given assistance to the Labour Historical Graves Committee. Our members continue to write labour history, assist researchers, unions and other interested people. Direct enquiries to the Melbourne Branch President, Peter Love, email: plove@swin.edu.au

URL: http://www.asslh.org.au/melbourne