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Labour Union Poster - Great London Dock Strike
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Labour Union Poster - Great London Dock Strike
Labour Union Poster Commemorating the Great London Dock Strike of 1889. This industrial dispute involving dock workers in the Port of London broke out on 14 August 1889, resulting in a victory for the 100, 000 strikers and establishing strong trade unions amongst London dockers, one of which became the nationally important Dock, Wharf, Riverside and General Labourers Union. The strike is widely considered a milestone in the development of the British labour movement, symbolising the growth of the New Unions of casual, unskilled and poorly paid workers, in contrast to the craft unions already in existence. The strike helped to draw attention to the problem of poverty in Victorian Britain and the dockers cause attracted considerable public sympathy. Date: 1889
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1889 Detailed Dispute Dock Dockers Labourers Organisation Riverside Strike Strikers Wharf Workforce Rights
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This powerful and ornate Labour Union poster commemorates the Great London Dock Strike of 1889, an industrial dispute that brought 100,000 dock workers in the Port of London to a standstill on August 14, 1889. The strike lasted for several weeks and resulted in a significant victory for the workers, establishing strong trade unions amongst London dockers and paving the way for the Dock, Wharf, Riverside and General Labourers Union, which became a nationally important labour organization. The Great London Dock Strike is widely regarded as a milestone in the development of the British labour movement. It marked the emergence of the New Unions, which represented the interests of casual, unskilled, and poorly paid workers, in contrast to the craft unions that had previously dominated the scene. The strike drew attention to the issue of poverty in Victorian Britain and garnered considerable public sympathy. The poster's intricate design reflects the importance of the event it commemorates. The image of a determined dock worker, fists clenched and union flag in hand, is a symbol of the workers' unity and resolve. The poster's text emphasizes the importance of solidarity and the power of collective action. The date "September, 1889" is inscribed at the bottom, marking the end of the strike and the beginning of a new era for the British labour movement. This poster is a testament to the courage and determination of the dock workers who fought for their rights and improved working conditions in the 1880s. It is a reminder of the power of collective action and the importance of labour unions in protecting the interests of the workforce in the face of industrial exploitation.
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