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Management and labour negotiate during the South Wales lock-out Date: 1875
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1875 Condition Conditions Labour Lock Management Miner Miners Negotiate Negotiation Negotiations Strike Strikes Worker
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This powerful image captures the intensity of the negotiating table during the South Wales Coal Strike of 1875, a pivotal moment in labor history. The photograph depicts a group of stern-faced managers and labor leaders deep in conversation, their expressions revealing the weight of the decisions they are making. In the background, a crowd of anxious workers, many of them miners, look on with hope and apprehension. The South Wales Coal Strike, also known as the Merthyr Rising, was a significant industrial dispute that lasted for several months in 1875. It began when mine owners in the Merthyr Tydfil area of South Wales attempted to reduce wages and increase working hours for their labor force. In response, workers went on strike, refusing to work until their demands were met. The strike quickly spread to other coal mines in the region, leading to a standoff between management and labor that lasted for several months. The situation escalated into a lockout, with management refusing to allow workers to return to their jobs until they agreed to the new terms. The negotiations in this photograph were a crucial moment in the dispute. Both sides were under immense pressure to reach a resolution, and the outcome would have significant consequences for the future of the coal industry and the working conditions of miners in South Wales. Despite the tense atmosphere, the negotiating table remained the focus of attention, a symbol of the ongoing struggle for fair wages and working conditions. The photograph serves as a reminder of the importance of collective bargaining and the role it plays in shaping the relationship between labor and management in industry.
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