Trades Union Collection

Labour Party Leader Ramsay MacDonald seen here with leading womens trade unionist Mary Quaile entering the TUC building in London on the eve of the general strike. 3rd May 1926

Edith Evans addresses an Equity meeting held at the Wyndhams Theatre 22nd May 1951

Jack Jones leader of the TGWU seen here shaking hands with Mike Yarwood as Prime Minister James Callaghan and Les Dawson looks

Jack Jones leader of the TGWU seen here with other senior members of the union seen here at the Royal Festival Hall. The group had come togetheralong with hundreds of other Trade Unionist to say

The Woes? of Unity House, 1913 (engraving)
3037884 The Woes? of Unity House, 1913 (engraving) by Dyson, Will (1880-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daily Herald cartoon supporting trade unionism. ); Australian, out of copyright

Crippled Boy (engraving)
3634763 Crippled Boy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crippled Boy. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1877. Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

Open air meeting at the British Aircraft Corporation Works, Strand Road, Preston, on 9th April 1965. Being addressed by Preston North MP Julian Amery following the announcement of the cancellation of

Footballers meet in a London Hotel to discuss the threaten strike action. The players whos maximum salary for a 1st division player is £ 20 per week have made demands that there should be no

Jack Jones Chairman of the TGWU union seen here addressing a trades union meeting. 21st September 1976 Watscan - - 22/04/2009

Jack Jones leader of the TGWU seen here with with Prime Minister James Callaghan at the Royal Festival Hall. The group had come together along with hundreds of other Trade Unionist to say farewell to

Jack Jones Chairman of the TGWU union seen here addressing a trades union meeting. 11th December 1968 Watscan - - 22/04/2009

Jack Jones chairman of the TGWU listens with concern at James Callaghan speech to the Labour Party conference. 5th October 1976 Watscan - - 22/04/2009

Durham Miners Gala - Neil Kinnock and Arthur Scargill watch the parade pass by

Durham Miners Gala - Arthur Scargill is greeted by well-wishers

Durham Miners Gala - Arthur Scargill watches the parade pass by Circa 1990

Durham Miners Gala - Arthur Scargill with Roland Boyes, signs an autograph as he leaves the meeting Circa 1980

Hugh Scanlon, who has been elected to succeed Lord Carron as president of the Amalgamated Engineering Union, seen here trying out the presidents chair. November 1967 P007229

Arthur Scargill. President of N. U. M. the National Union of Mineworkers. May 1984 P005460
Arthur Scargill. President of N.U.M. the National Union of Mineworkers. May 1984 P005460

Author Scargill, President of the miners. September 1973 P005458

Arthur Scargill President of the NUM Miners Union. November 1978 P005459

Arthur Scargill. January 1974

TUC Congress 1952 Delegates from the TUC congress stroll down to the Whelks, Cockles and Mussel stall by the harbour wall in Margate for some jellied eels. September 1952 C4386-004

A miners banner being raised in preparation for the march through Bedlington and the annual Miners picnic in 1961

The band from Dudley is one of the first to arrive at the miners picnic at Bedlington in 1964

Crowds mingle with the balloons and banners at the Northumberland Miners Gala at Bedlington as they await the marchers in June 1968

With billowing banners the Northumberland miners march to Attlee Park to hear the guest speakers at Bedlington picnic in June 1963

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The Farm Labourers Lock-Out, Trades Union Demonstration at Manchester in Favour of the Labourers

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"Trades Union: A Legacy of Leadership and Solidarity" Labour Party Leader Ramsay MacDonald seen here with leading women, symbolizing the inclusive nature of trades unions throughout history. Edith Evans addresses an Equity meeting held at the Wyndhams Theatre on May 22nd, 1951, highlighting the importance of collective bargaining for fair working conditions in the entertainment industry. Jack Jones, leader of the TGWU (Transport and General Workers' Union), stands alongside other senior members, exemplifying their commitment to representing workers' rights across various sectors. Ernest Bevin's portrait captures his influential role as a trade unionist during post-war Britain, advocating for better wages and improved working conditions. "The Woes? of Unity House" engraving from 1913 depicts challenges faced by early trades unions in their fight for workers' rights - a reminder of how far we've come. The image "Crippled Boy" serves as a poignant reminder that trades unions have fought not only for economic justice but also social equality and support for vulnerable individuals within society. Open air meetings like the one at British Aircraft Corporation Works in Preston demonstrate how trades unions mobilize workers en masse to voice their concerns collectively. Footballers meet in a London hotel to discuss threatened strike action; even professional athletes recognize the power of unity through organized labor movements. Jack Jones Chairman of TGWU passionately addresses a trades union meeting - his dedication reflects countless leaders who have tirelessly advocated for worker empowerment over time. A handshake between Jack Jones and Mike Yarwood portrays solidarity between trade unionists and political figures committed to championing workers' rights together. Prime Minister James Callaghan meets with Jack Jones; this exchange signifies collaboration between government officials and trade union leaders towards creating fairer policies. These images capture moments that define our rich history of trades unions – from fighting injustice to forging alliances – all aimed at securing better lives for workers and promoting a more equitable society.