They share many similarities from the birth of industry to booming tourism, backpackers and holiday makers from across the globe flocking to our pristine coastline and diverse holiday destinations across our postcodes.

The second and third largest cities in NSW have forged an identity through the tenacity, creativity and commitment from their working class communities whilst facing significant challenges over the years. Both regions experienced reductions in steel production and manufacturing.

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"Our willingness to diversify has been central in the creation of new and emerging industries that take advantage of the skills and knowledge of our communities," organiser Leigh Shears from Hunter Workers said.

"Unionism and the continued push for greater working conditions and community services forged from coal miners and steelworkers have paved the way for our regions to grow, ensuring the prosperity of our regions for future generations to come.

"Many of the same employers call our regions home which means we can support each other, as witnessed in the recent dispute with Boom logistics.

"Acting collectively with the broad support of our communities these workers were able to achieve greater job security and their first wage increase in six years."

It's great when working people achieve positive outcomes.