NALGO union members campaigning with placards

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NALGO union members campaigning with placards

NALGO (National and Local Government Officers Association) union members, gas office and fitting staff, campaigning with placards outside the headquarters of the North Thames gas board, 14 July 1981. Date: 1981

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1981 Association Campaign Campaigning Dispute Disputes Eighties Employment Fitting Headquarters Members Office Picket Picketing Placard Placards Pouring Protest Protesting Sally Slip Staff Teapot Thatcher Worker Officers

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this powerful image captured in 1981, NALGO union members are seen passionately campaigning outside the headquarters of the North Thames gas board. The group of gas office and fitting staff are holding up placards with messages advocating for workers' rights and fair treatment in the industry. Among the protesters is a woman pouring tea from a teapot, symbolizing solidarity and strength in numbers. A man named Sally Slip can be seen showing a placard that calls attention to Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's policies affecting employment. This historic moment showcases the determination of these workers to stand up against injustices and fight for better working conditions. The NALGO union members are united in their protest, demanding respect and fair treatment from their employers. The photograph serves as a reminder of the importance of collective action and advocacy in ensuring that workers' voices are heard. It captures a pivotal moment in labor history, highlighting the struggles faced by employees in various industries during the 1980s. Through their peaceful picketing outside the gas board's headquarters, these dedicated individuals demonstrate their commitment to creating positive change within their workplace and beyond.

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