To commemorate the 125th anniversary of the London Dock Labourer's
strike,
Hastings District Branch of Unite the Union SE/6253 is holding a
meeting to celebrate the strike which along with the Matchwomen and Gas Workers
strikes launched the New Union movement.
Speakers include:
Louise Raw: Author of the ground
breaking book Striking a Light
which gives a
detailed account of the 1888 strike at Bryant and Mays and the
working women who led and took part in it.
Terry
McCarthy: Author of
Dock Strike 1889 Terry is also the
former Director of the National Museum of Labour History.
The meeting is to be held at the White Rock Hotel Hastings in the Sea
Front Lounge 2.30pm till 6.00pm on Saturday the 25th of October. The White Rock Hotel is on the
Seafront opposite the Pier, the Postcode
is TN34 1JU.
There will be plenty of time for debate. Anyone who can sing can contribute ! This is an open meeting all are welcome
There will be plenty of time for debate. Anyone who can sing can contribute ! This is an open meeting all are welcome
Contact 'hastings@unitetheunion.org'
for further details
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