Today in Labor History March 18, 1834: The authorities sentenced Six farm laborers from Tolpuddle, Dorset, England to be transported to Australia for forming a trade union. In April, 30,000 workers marched in support of the deportees. The Tolpuddle struggle, which began in 1832, marked the beginning of British trade unionism. The workers were fighting for an end to the “Combination Laws,” which outlawed the formation of unions. The Tolpuddle Martyrs were pardoned in 1836, thanks to the popular protests.

#workingclass #LaborHistory #tolpuddle #martyrs #union #britain #australia #deportation

Today in Labor History April 21, 1834: 30,000 workers marched for the freedom of six trade unionists who were transported to Australia from Tolpuddle, Britain. The Tolpuddle struggle, which began in 1832, marked the beginning of British trade unionism. The workers were fighting for the repeal of the “Combination Laws,” which outlawed the formation of unions. The Tolpuddle Martyrs were pardoned in 1836, thanks to the popular protests.

#workingclass #LaborHistory #Tolpuddle #martyr #british #union #unionbusting #deportation

@angryeducationworkers

University and College #Union
https://metu.uk/tolpuddle-festival-celebration-of-solidarity-or-organised-censorship/
#MeTU #Tolpuddle #Solidarity

Our members, on an overtime ban due to ASOS, aren't attending #Tolpuddle in official @ucu roles. Maybe we should send our branch banner?

Serious issues are affecting too many trade union staff & the whole movement needs to show solidarity.

#meTU https://metu.uk/tolpuddle-festival-celebration-of-solidarity-or-organised-censorship/

https://davidrovics.substack.com/p/tolpuddle-remix?

#Tolpuddle #convicts #agricultureworkers

Today in Labor History April 21, 1834: 30,000 workers marched for the freedom of six trade unionists who were transported to Australia from Tolpuddle, Britain. The Tolpuddle struggle, which began in 1832, marked the beginning of British trade unionism. The workers were fighting for the repeal of the “Combination Laws,” which outlawed the formation of unions. The Tolpuddle Martyrs were pardoned in 1836, thanks to the popular protests.

#workingclass #LaborHistory #Tolpuddle #martyr #british #union #unionbusting #deportation

Today in Labor History March 18, 1834: The authorities sentenced Six farm laborers from Tolpuddle, Dorset, England to be transported to Australia for forming a trade union. In April, 30,000 workers marched in support of the deportees. The Tolpuddle struggle, which began in 1832, marked the beginning of British trade unionism. The workers were fighting for an end to the “Combination Laws,” which outlawed the formation of unions. The Tolpuddle Martyrs were pardoned in 1836, thanks to the popular protests.

#workingclass #LaborHistory #tolpuddle #martyrs #union #britain #australia #deportation