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Great Railway strike, LNW managers and clerical staff
Great Railway strike - LNW (London and North Western) Railway managers and clerical staff loading food.
1919
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Action Clerical Loading Manager Managers Manual Staff Strike 1919
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This evocative photograph captures a poignant moment during the Great Railway Strike of 1919, as London and North Western Railway (LNW) managers and clerical staff load food supplies for their striking workers. The image vividly portrays the industrial action that took place across the railways of Britain during this tumultuous year, following the end of the First World War. The LNW Railway, one of the major railway companies in the country, was not immune to the unrest that swept through the transport sector. In response to wage demands and working conditions, over 40,000 railway workers went on strike in May 1919, bringing the railway network to a standstill. The managers and clerical staff, seen here in the photograph, were tasked with ensuring the welfare of their striking employees. The men in the photograph, dressed in suits and hats, work diligently to load sacks of food onto a cart. Their faces are etched with determination and focus, as they carry out this essential task. The women, dressed in practical clothing, watch over the scene, some with expressions of concern, while others offer words of encouragement. The photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the human element in industrial action, as well as the solidarity and community that can emerge during times of hardship. The image also highlights the crucial role that managers and clerical staff played in maintaining morale and providing support during the strike, demonstrating that industrial action was not just about workers versus management but a collective struggle for fair wages and working conditions.
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