Trade Unions Collection (page 2)

Lesllie Phillips and crowds of actors cramming into theatre for Equity meeting - November 1975 10/11/1975

President of the National Union of Mineworkers Arthur Scargill speaks to miners at Worksop, Nottinghamshire. 5th January 1985

Arthur Scargill, President of the National Union of Mineworkers. 20th July 1990

Bombadier Tom Burridge of Deptfprd, London and his comrade Bombadier Poppleseell of Middlesbrough attempt to trade their cigarette lighter for an accordion at a barter exchange in Luneburg

Items for trade on display in a shop window in Luneburg, Germany after the Second World War. After the war there was a scarcity of vital necessities such as food

"Auld Lang Syne"is sung at the final day of the Trades Union Congress at
" Auld Lang Syne" is sung at the final day of the Trades Union Congress at Brighton. 5th September 1980

Final day of the Trades Union Congress at Brighton. 5th September 1980

Mr Joe Gormley (left) with George Rees, Vice President of South Wales Area National Union of Miners at the Lady Windsor Colliery, Ynysybwl, Wales 21st January 1975

May 1926 General Strike. The strike began on 4th May 1926 and was caused by the breakdown in negotiations in the coal industry dispute

Pickets outside a Burnley Mill during a strike. These at Burnley in October 1931 look more weary than militant but women raise a smile for the press photographers. October 1931

Sammy Gilmore, Convenor of Shop Stewards at Govan Shipbuilders, circa 1979

Chancellor of the Exchequer Anthony Barber with General Secratary of the TUC Vic Fether, during a press conference at the Treasury in Whitehall

General Strike Scene May 1926 End of general strike scenes. Police special constables cheering end of strike news Buses with Daily Mirror poster on

General Strike May 1926 The Great industrial strike commences. Women volunteers lining up to enrol their services

General Strike Scene May 1926 Food Lorry with soldiers a board on guard duty London 1926

General Strike Scene May 1926 Armoured cars out on the streets at the Mansion House London during the general strike of 1926

General Strike Scene May 1926 Scene in Hyde park as the temporary milk depot is set up

General Strike Scene May 1926 Scenes at the Bank London as soldiers ride shot gun

Harold Wilson at the TUC conference in Brighton October 1969

Harold Wilson addressed a very noisy meeting at Birminghams Rag Market, There was a strong contingent of hecklers mingling with the very ardent Labour supporters

Harold Wilson September 1969 at the TUC conference in Brighton

James Callaghan MP at the Notts Miners Gala. June 1960

Edward Heath arrives for talks during the national rail strike talk February 1960 1960s

Harold Wilson British Prime Minister, Mar 1966 addressed a very noisy meeting at Birminghams Rag Market, There was a strong contingent of hecklers mingling with the very ardent Labour supporters

James Callaghan MP July 1958 marches in the South Wales Miners Rally in Cardiff

Fairfields shipyard workers shop stewards in a meeting with Ian Stewart. At the table are Bill Howkens on the left, and Danny Gallagher on right Circa 1955

Harry Pollitt, member of the British Communist Party, smoking a cigarette at the Trade Union Congress at Scarborough. 10th September 1925

Mr. Ray Buckton (A. S. L. E. F. Union leader). January 1974
Mr. Ray Buckton (A.S.L.E.F. Union leader). January 1974

Joe Gormley: National Union of Mineworkers. June 1976

TUC Conference 87. Norman Willis. September 1987 P005287

Arthur Scargill, leader of the National Union of Mineworkers making a speech during the TUC conference. September 1987 P005457

Miners leader Arthur Scargill pictured in jovial mood outside Manchester High Court after he lost his action for wrongful imprisonment against South Yorkshiew police

Frances Evelyn "Daisy"Greville, Countess of Warwick during the election
Frances Evelyn " Daisy" Greville, Countess of Warwick during the election campaign in Warwick and leamingtom constituency where she stood as Labour candidate

Pictured at the Trades Union conference in Scarborough in 1925 are: mrs Clynes, Mrs parker, Miss parker, Mr. Lamb, Frances Daisy Greville the Countess of Warwick and Mrs Bramley. September 1925

Frank Smith; fire workers leader. January 1974 S74-0146

Round the conference table in a Kirby hotel today where from the left:- John Richards of Thorn Electric; Mike Brayshaw, factory manager; John Sibley, Thorn Electrics; Harold Wilson; Jack Springgs

Union officials meet Barbara Castle at the Department of Employment and Productivity in St Jamess Square in a bid to stop the dockers Container dispute. Barbara Castle arriving. November 1969 Z11424

Harry Pollitt, General Secretary of the British Communist Party, speaking to large crowds gathered below the podium. September 1941

Tony Wedgwood - Benn talking to Rolls Royce union officials outside Transport House, Bristol. February 1971 P004638

Married today at Caxton Hall Registrar Office was Lord Cooper, General Secretary of the Municipal and General Workers Union. His bride was childhood sweethart Joan Rogers, aged 58

Married today at Caxton Hall Registrar Office was Lord Cooper, General Secretary of the Municipal and General Workers Union. His bride was childhood sweethart Joan Rogers, aged 58

Tuc Confrence at Margate September 1952. Delegates at the 1952 with Secretary General Earnest Jones on the right admirng the illuminations. September 1952 C4335

TUC Congress 1952 Bryn Roberts General Secretary. of the National Union of Public Employees, sits in the conference hall listening to the speeches. September 1952 C4386-002

TUC Congress 1952 Jim Figgins General Sec. of the NUR seen here delivering a speech. September 1952 C4386

TUC Congress 1952 Delegates take tea in between Speeches at the TUC Congress at Margate. September 1952 C4386-001

We must bolster the economy under the Trade Unions, 1920. Artist: Mayakovsky, Vladimir Vladimirovich (1893-1930)
We must bolster the economy under the Trade Unions, 1920. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

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"Trade Unions: A Legacy of Struggle and Solidarity" Arthur Scargill at home near Barnsley, Yorkshire. One of Arthur's most iconic images, showcasing his unwavering dedication to the miners' cause. Arthur Scargill and his wife Anne at home near Barnsley, Yorkshire, with their dog Ginger - a glimpse into the personal life of a prominent trade union leader. Arthur Scargill working at home near Barnsley, Yorkshire. 19th November 1980 - capturing the tireless efforts behind closed doors as he fought for workers' rights. Food parcels being packed and distributed by the miners' wives at the Community Hall - illustrating the resilience and mutual support within mining communities during challenging times. Miners from Woolley Colliery, near Barnsley, gathering at the Welfare Club for an important ballot that would shape their future livelihoods. Arthur Scargill addressing supporters at the Ramsgate Miners Rally in Kent on 20th November 1984 - a powerful display of unity against oppressive policies affecting coal miners nationwide. Yorkshire mineworkers leader Arthur Scargill has it on a plate - highlighting his influential role in shaping labor movements and advocating for fair treatment of workers. David Basnett speaks passionately on the final day of Trades Union Congress in Brighton - emphasizing collective action as essential for achieving better working conditions across industries. 9 & 10: Mr Bill Lapworth, District Organiser of Transport and General Workers Union – shedding light on dedicated individuals who work tirelessly to protect workers' rights within specific sectors. 11: Labour leaders paying tribute to Mother Jones during her funeral in Washington (1930) – honoring one of history's inspiring figures who fought relentlessly for worker empowerment. These glimpses into trade unions remind us that they have been instrumental in championing workers' rights throughout history, fostering solidarity and resilience in the face of adversity.