Monday, March 31, 2025

"Shorten the hours and prolong your lives." Happy Birthday GMB

 




English Radical History
"Shorten the hours and prolong your lives." The Gas Workers’ and General Labourers’ Union was formed #OTD 1889 after workers at Beckton Gas Works were laid off. Led by Will Thorne, the union grew quickly and successfully campaigned for an 8-hour working day in the industry.

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