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Today in Labor History April 21, 1834: 30,000 workers marched for the freedom of six trade unionists who were transported to Australia from Tolpuddle, Britain. The Tolpuddle struggle, which began in 1832, marked the beginning of British trade unionism. The workers were fighting for the repeal of the “Combination Laws,” which outlawed the formation of unions. The Tolpuddle Martyrs were pardoned in 1836, thanks to the popular protests.
Today in Labor History April 21, 1834: 30,000 workers marched for the freedom of six trade unionists who were transported to Australia from Tolpuddle, Britain. The Tolpuddle struggle, which began in 1832, marked the beginning of British trade unionism. The workers were fighting for the repeal of the “Combination Laws,” which outlawed the formation of unions. The Tolpuddle Martyrs were pardoned in 1836, thanks to the popular protests.
Today in Labor History March 18, 1834: The authorities sentenced Six farm laborers from Tolpuddle, Dorset, England to be transported to Australia for forming a trade union. In April, 30,000 workers marched in support of the deportees. The Tolpuddle struggle, which began in 1832, marked the beginning of British trade unionism. The workers were fighting for an end to the “Combination Laws,” which outlawed the formation of unions. The Tolpuddle Martyrs were pardoned in 1836, thanks to the popular protests.
A film producer has claimed that the organisers of the #Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival are trying to suppress a film about Jeremy #Corbyn.
https://dorseteye.com/tolpuddle-festival-bosses-are-trying-to-suppress-corbyn-film-producer-claims/
Dorset EyeTOLPUDDLE FESTIVAL BOSSES ARE TRYING TO SUPPRESS CORBYN FILM, PRODUCER CLAIMSA film producer has claimed that the organisers of the Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival are trying to suppress a film about Jeremy Corbyn. Norman Thomas, producer of “Oh Jeremy Corbyn — The Big Lie” said: “TUC South West, who organise the festival, claim to have received threats of ‘serious disruption’, if our film is screened. This […]
Today in Labor History March 18, 1834: The authorities sentenced Six farm laborers from Tolpuddle, Dorset, England to be transported to Australia for forming a trade union. In April, 30,000 workers marched in support of the deportees. The Tolpuddle struggle, which began in 1832, marked the beginning of British trade unionism. The workers were fighting for an end to the “Combination Laws,” which outlawed the formation of unions. The Tolpuddle Martyrs were pardoned in 1836, thanks to the popular protests.
