#OnThisDay, 7 Jun 1968, 187 women working at the Ford car factory in Dagenham, UK, go on strike demanding recognition as skilled workers.

They are led by Rosie Boland and Lil O'Callaghan. After three weeks they win concessions as production had to be shut down. The strike was one of the triggers for the Equal Pay Act 1970 that made it illegal to pay women and men differently if they are doing the same job.

#WomenInHistory #OTD #History #BritishHistory #MadeInDagenham #Histodons

Coming Soon!

Check out these once in a lifetime events! Get along to see me and, let's be honest, a bunch of more talented people, sing, dance, joke, spellcast and strike!

Southend 48hr Improvathon!
7pm 25th til 7pm 27th April
Park Inn Southend
Supporting Refuge

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Made in Dagenham The Musical
12th to 14th June
Towngate Theatre Basildon

#madeindagenham

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I hope to see you there!

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#comedy #theatre #harrypotter #magic #dagengam

#OnThisDay, 7 Jun 1968, 187 women working at the Ford car factory in Dagenham, UK, go on strike demanding recognition as skilled workers.

They are led by Rosie Boland and Lil O'Callaghan, and after three weeks win concessions after production had to be shut down. The strike was one of the triggers for the Equal Pay Act 1970 that made it illegal to pay women and men differently if they are doing the same job.

#WomenInHistory #OTD #History #BritishHistory #MadeInDagenham #Histodons