Tony Barnsley

Breaking Their Chains

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ISBN 13:: 9781905192649
author:: Tony Barnsley
format:: Paperback
publisher:: BOOKMARKS
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2011
Pages:: 88
Dimensions:: 17 x 11 x 0.8 cm
Genre:: Business, Finance & Law, Biographies & Histories, Business & Economic History
Condition:: New
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The Chainmakers' Strike of 1910: A Forgotten Victory for Women's Rights In October 1910, hundreds of women chain makers in the Black Country went on strike, demanding better pay and conditions. Led by Mary Macarthur, who had no vote or formal education, they successfully negotiated a minimum wage that doubled their incomes. This remarkable story of female empowerment and industrial action is told for the first time in Tony Barnsley's book. The strike was a pivotal moment in British history, marking the beginning of the Great Unrest that swept the country in 1911. Macarthur's leadership and determination played a key role in this turning point, as women from low-skilled industries began to organize and fight for their rights. This book sheds new light on a largely forgotten chapter in the struggle for workers' rights and equality. With its concise and engaging narrative, Breaking Their Chains offers a compelling account of a pivotal moment in history.

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