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Remembering the heroism of the Liverpool transport strikers of 1911
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EVERY year, there are many events held to celebrate the achievements of trade unionists who went before us, such as Tolpuddle where we remember people like George Loveless and his comrades, who were arrested on a February morning in 1834 and deported to Australia to face years of hardship and brutality.
MatchFest too celebrates the achievements of the women of Bryant & May match factory in London, who in 1888 walked out over pay, conditions and bullying by the factory management. Two fine examples of resilience and bravery that are an inspiration to us all.
To those of us who have been involved in taking strike action and have experienced the hardship that it brings, it hits home just how brave it was for those who withdrew their labour, bearing in mind the harshness and social conditions of those times.
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