Strikes

Amalgamated Society of Engineers (c1853-1920) – Amalgamated Engineering Union (1920+)

This entry was posted in Perth Past and tagged Labour Movement Strikes Trade Union on February 22, 2015 by madeinpe

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Industrial Militancy in Perthshire prior to the 1926 General Strike ~ a few snippets

This entry was posted in Perth Past and tagged General Strike 1926 Industrial Militancy Strikes on May 18, 2014 by madeinpe

17 May 1849 – Perth city carters organised a one-day strike to protest against the impact that the railways was having on their livelihood, and to demand that the city corporation provide relief. 2 May 1855 – Masons in Perth went on strike for increase in their wages, which they […]