The General Strike
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The General Strike
Cartoon sketch of a society lady helping out during the General Strike, accompanied by her pet poodle. In support of a strike by coal miners over the issue of threatened wage cuts, the Trades Union Congress called a General Strike in early May 1926. The strike only involved certain key industrial sectors (docks, electricity, gas, railways) but, in the face of well-organised government emergency measures and lack of real public support, it collapsed after nine days. The Sketch and other ILN magazines produced emergency numbers and reported on the organisation of canteens for transport workers, staffed by well-known society ladies
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This cartoon sketch, published in the Illustrated London News (ILN) during the early days of the General Strike in May 1926, poignantly captures the spirit of unity and solidarity that transcended social classes during this pivotal moment in British history. The image portrays a society lady, elegantly dressed and accompanied by her pet poodle, selflessly helping out at a canteen for transport workers. The General Strike was called by the Trades Union Congress in support of coal miners who were facing threatened wage cuts. The strike only involved certain key industrial sectors, including docks, electricity, gas, and railways. However, in the face of well-organized government emergency measures and a lack of real public support, the strike collapsed after nine days. Despite the collapse of the strike, the ILN and other magazines produced emergency numbers and reported on the organization of canteens for transport workers, staffed by well-known society ladies. This image is a testament to the power of community support and the unexpected alliances that can form during times of crisis. The General Strike of 1926 was a significant event in British industrial history, with far-reaching consequences for the labor movement and the role of the government in responding to workers' demands. This evocative sketch offers a glimpse into the past, reminding us of the resilience and determination of the British people in the face of adversity.
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