Tuesday night saw former Building Workers Industrial Union (BWIU) National Secretary Tom McDonald, launch his book 'Creating a Super Union' at Trades Hall, Sydney, NSW.

One of the key figures who helped amalgamate several unions into the CFMEU, the launch was attended by 200 former and current union members, CFMEU Construction and General National Secretary Dave Noonan, ACTU Secretary Jeff Lawrence, along with many friends, supporters and family members.

Speaking at the launch, Tom described the early problems in trying to reach workable agreements among the various unions as well as providing some more light hearted moments during what were some very tumultous struggles over those years.

The evening was capped off with a performance from the Union Choir, who sang a mix of old union songs including a great rendition of the Solidarity Song, with the audience also singing along in unison.

Creating A Super Union is available at CFMEU Branches and offices.

View the book launch photos here.