
When Scotland’s Farmworkers Downed Tools
In 1923, Scottish agricultural workers went on strike over attempts to impose a longer working week — a century later, their struggle remains as relevant as ever.
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Lewis Willcox is a historian of rural Scottish politics during the twentieth century. He is currently carrying out a research masters at the University of Edinburgh.
In 1923, Scottish agricultural workers went on strike over attempts to impose a longer working week — a century later, their struggle remains as relevant as ever.