Tributes
Letter of support 2009
In response to his invitation to the 2009 John Cummins Memorial Dinner, held in August Jack Mundy wrote:
Dear Di,
Because of a long standing commitment on Friday in Sydney, I am unable to attend John's annual dinner.
The Fund appears to be an ongoing successful venture. Congratulations on all the good work.
It is gratifying to know the fine name and work of John lives on, not only in the trade union movement, but in the wider community as well.
In my opinion he was one of the most outstanding trade union leaders we have produced.
Wishing the third annual dinner success.
Yours sincerly,
Jack Mundy
Obituaries
These obituaries are a heartfelt tribute to Cummo written by his family, friends and workmates.
Other tributes to Cummo include:
- A poem titled, 'Ode to John Cummins' by Gary McCarthy
- A speech made to Parliament by Senator Gavin Marshall
- A piece on working with John at the CFMEU written by Anne Duggan on behalf of the women he worked with
- A poem titled, 'Workin' Class Mums' by George Despard
- A summary of Cummo's working achievements written by Michael Bull
- A tribute written by Steve Jolly
- A speech given by Martin Flanagan at the First John Cummins Memorial Fund dinner in August 2007