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Combining Efforts: 200 Years of Trade Union History
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Introduction
This year marks the 200th anniversary of the passing of the 1825 Combination Act. The Act allowed for unions to form but also placed significant restrictions on their activities. The recognition of workers’ voices and campaigns remained contested. This exhibition traces some of the history of the development of trade unions through years of struggle, triumph, defeat, and resilience.
Alongside historical campaigns, it also shines a spotlight on underrepresented voices within the movement, including the LGBTQ+ rights campaign led by Jackie Lewis and the vital contributions of Black trade unionists today.
The exhibition was jointly curated and features materials courtesy of the TUC Library, which was founded in 1922 and is housed as part of the Special Collections at London Metropolitan University.
Curated by Indy Bhullar, Chelsea Collison and Jeff Howarth.
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