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The Goods Yard at Cardiff Docks in 1943
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The Goods Yard at Cardiff Docks in 1943
The Goods Yard at Cardiff Docks in September 1943 is the subject of this image featuring a group of ladies stacking boxes that have probably just been off-loaded from a goods train. Staff shortages at docks at the beginning of the war led to changes in the terms of employment for dock workers with staff being transferred from casual to permanent contracts with guaranteed work and a minimum wage. This made the job more appealing and ensured a more reliable labour-force in what was a crucial industry for the war effort. By the time this photograph was taken in 1943 over 100 women were employed in a variety of roles at Cardiff Docks
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
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Cardiff Docks Female Goods Goods Yard Women World War 2
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This print from the STEAM Museum of the GWR takes us back to September 1943, offering a glimpse into the bustling Goods Yard at Cardiff Docks. In this snapshot, a group of determined ladies can be seen diligently stacking boxes that have likely just been unloaded from a goods train. During World War II, staff shortages plagued the docks industry at its onset. However, in an effort to address this issue and ensure a reliable labor force for such a crucial industry in the war effort, significant changes were made to employment terms for dock workers. Casual contracts were replaced with permanent ones that guaranteed work and provided a minimum wage. These changes not only made these jobs more appealing but also opened up opportunities for women who had previously been overlooked in this male-dominated field. By 1943, over 100 women were employed at Cardiff Docks in various roles. This image captures their resilience and dedication as they contribute their skills towards supporting the war effort. The presence of these hardworking women symbolizes both societal progress and their invaluable contribution during challenging times. As we reflect on this photograph today, it serves as a reminder of how individuals came together during wartime to overcome adversity and keep vital industries running smoothly – even amidst staffing challenges faced by Cardiff Docks during World War II.
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