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Ernest Bevin with Ramsay Macdonald at the time he supported the dockers claims for a
Ernest Bevin with Ramsay Macdonald at the time he supported the dockers claims for a minimum wage at the transport workers court of inquiry. Date: 1920
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Apr20 Bevin Dockers Ernest Inquiry Macdonald Minimum Ramsay Tanner Wage
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In this historic photograph, taken in 1920, we see two prominent figures of British politics, Ramsay Macdonald and Ernest Bevin, engaged in a pivotal moment during the Transport Workers' Court of Inquiry. At the time, Bevin, a future Labour Party leader and Minister of Labour, was a powerful trade union leader and a vocal advocate for workers' rights. The dockers of the day were facing harsh working conditions and meager wages, which led to widespread unrest and strikes. Bevin, recognizing the need for a fair living wage, rallied support from various labor organizations and political figures, including Macdonald, who was then the Leader of the Labour Party. The Transport Workers' Court of Inquiry was established to address the dockers' grievances and determine a fair minimum wage for the industry. Macdonald, as a respected political figure, played a crucial role in advocating for the dockers' rights during this important proceedings. In this image, he is seen listening intently to Bevin as he passionately argues for the dockers' cause. This photograph captures a significant moment in the history of labor rights and British politics. It underscores the determination and unity of labor leaders and political figures in their pursuit of fair wages and better working conditions for the working class. The image serves as a reminder of the importance of collective action and the role of political advocacy in shaping social and economic policies.
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