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Marjorie Jerrard is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Management at the Faculty of Business and Economics, Monash University. She is actively engaged in research and teaching, with a strong focus on industrial relations, trade union strategy, and labour history. Her work contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in areas of decent work and economic growth.
Education:
- PhD in Trade Union Strategy in the Meat Industry, Monash University (2005)
- Master of Arts (Ancient History), University of Queensland
- Graduate Diploma in Industrial Relations, Queensland University of Technology
Her research centers on trade union effectiveness, union-community alliances, and the intersection of unions with environmental and social justice issues. She has extensively studied industrial relations in the Australian and New Zealand meat processing sectors and contributes to diversity management discourse within industrial contexts. Her work combines historical analysis with contemporary policy evaluation.
The recent articles reflect a strong trend in labour history, union administrative practices, and the impact of regulatory changes on union campaigns. Her scholarship bridges historical case studies—such as union responses to live cattle exports in 1978—with modern challenges like technology and the future of work. The research demonstrates a consistent focus on union adaptability, worker advocacy, and ethical labour practices.
Scientific Awards:
- ASSLH & Unions NSW Prize in Labour History (2017)
Marjorie has been involved in significant research projects, including The implications for Victorian Low Paid Workers of Changes in Industrial Relations Legislation (2007) and New Technologies, the Future of Work, Skills and Industrial Relations (2021–2022), where she served as Chief Investigator. She teaches key courses such as MGF2341, MGX5130, and MGX9220. While specific student advisees are not listed, her role in higher-degree research supervision is evident. She has also contributed to academic events, including serving on the programme committee for the International Webinar: Building a New Social Contract (2020).
Her collaborative network spans Australia and internationally, with research outputs in journals like the Journal of Industrial Relations and Labour History. She is an active participant in the labour studies community, contributing both scholarly research and public commentary on union roles in social movements.
