Remembering the Great Strike of 1842
The Great Strike of 1842 began when hundreds of thousands of workers walked out calling for higher pay, a shorter day, and democratic reform – demands that remain just as relevant today.
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Catherine Howe
Catherine Howe is an actress, singer, and historian. Her book Halifax 1842, which was Unite the Union’s book of the month for October 2016, can be purchased from Breviary Stuff.