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TRADE unionists from across Scotland made their way to a small burial ground in Glasgow’s East End today to remember the nation’s first strike and the birth of a movement.
Addressing the rally, Unite Community’s Keith Stoddart spoke at length on the how on September 3 1797 striking weavers were, on the orders of the city council, read the Riot Act by the 39 Regiment.
Troops then launched a brutal attack on workers which left six dead and dozens wounded.
Working-class women lead the fight for fair work and equitable pay and against sexual harassment, the rise of the far right and years of failed austerity policies, writes ROZ FOYER
Remembering the 1787 Calton Weavers strike, MATT KERR argues that golden thread of our history needs weaving into the fabric of every community in the land
BILL GREENSHIELDS invites all and sundry to this years’ Derby Silk Mill Lockout March, Rally and People’s Festival on June 7