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The Women Trade Unionists

Posted by Pete on 6th Nov 2024

This week in 1919, the International Congress of Women Workers took place in Washington DC The National Federation of Women Workers (NFWW), established in 1906, was the first ever nationwide trad … read more

Jayaben Desai and the stand at Grunwick

Posted by Pete on 1st Nov 2024

The stand taken by Jayaben Desai and others at Grunwick helped reimagine the labour movement "The strike is not so much about pay, it is a strike about human dignity." Jayaben Desai and othe … read more

Glasgow at War: The Battle of George Square

Posted by Pete on 31st Jan 2021

On this day in 1919, 25,000 workers gathered in George Square, Glasgow to protest against the unemployment crisis. It was to become another example of state violence against the working class. … read more

Unity is Strength: The General Strike of 1926

Posted by Pete on 4th May 2020

The General Strike of 1926 began 94 years ago, showing the immense power which belongs to workers when they come together and fight for the world they deserve. Unity is strength. Never … read more