Listen "32. Celebrating 50 Years at Western Port: Generations"
Episode Synopsis
On 3 November 2022, BlueScope is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its site at Western Port. Located on the Mornington Peninsula in the Australian state of Victoria, this is a facility that has seen great change over the years and has played a significant role in the local community that surrounds it. In this second of three episodes dedicated to the history of Western Port, we meet three families with an intergenerational employment experience at the site: the Halsteads, the Hamiltons and the Hammills.ChaptersIntroduction: 0:00The Halstead Family: 1:46The Hamilton Family: 23:42The Hammill Family: 45:44Conclusion: 1:21:10LinksWestern Port, VictoriaGain a view into Western Port facilities with recruitment ads for process operations and the Customer Service Centre.Australian apprenticeshipsHospitality industryHuman resourcesRecruitmentTechnical and Further Education (TAFE)MCL = metal coating lineChaplainImage: Elsa Halstead's newspaper article clippingCOVID-19Fitter/machinistBHPManufacturing operations or operator (profession)Shift workHastings, VictoriaFor accessibility, you can read an auto-generated transcript of the episode; please note that errors may be present and that a formatted version will be added later.View a screenshot of the editing timeline for this episode.Connect with UsCorporate websiteLinkedIn pageTVBlueScope on YouTubeCreditsRecorded and edited by Martin Feld
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