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Official picket line outside Vauxhall Motors, Dunstable
Official picket line with placards outside Vauxhall Motors, Dunstable. Date: circa 1970s
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1970 Banner Banners Bedfordshire Campaign Campaigning Committee Dispute Disputes Dunstable Employment Members Motors Official Picket Picketing Placard Placards Protest Protesting Slogan Slogans Stewards Strength Tgwu Unions Unity Unrest Vauxhall Rights
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This powerful image captures a moment in history when workers at Vauxhall Motors in Dunstable took a stand for their rights. The official picket line, adorned with placards and slogans, showcases the unity and strength of the members of AUEW and TGWU as they campaign for better working conditions in the car industry.
The men standing outside the Vauxhall Motors building exude determination and resolve as they protest against unfair employment practices. Their presence on the picket line during this industrial dispute symbolizes a larger movement towards securing better rights for workers in the 1970s.
The banners held by shop stewards and committee members proudly display messages of solidarity and resistance, highlighting the historical significance of this moment in time. This photograph serves as a reminder of the struggles faced by workers in fighting for their rights within unions like AUEW and TGWU.
As we look back on this snapshot from the past, we are reminded of the importance of collective action and advocacy in ensuring fair treatment for all employees. The legacy of these brave individuals lives on through their commitment to standing up against injustice within the workplace.
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