ASLEF 1880-1980: 100 Years Strong
ASLEF 1880-1980: 100 Years Strong
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A significant piece of British trade union history. This commemorative volume celebrates the centenary of ASLEF (Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen), one of Britain's most important railway trade unions, documenting a century of struggle, solidarity, and achievement from 1880 to 1980.
The striking cover features the ASLEF centenary emblem with its distinctive red banner design, incorporating the union's founding date of 1880. This substantial hardback chronicles the union's role in protecting railway workers' rights, improving working conditions, and shaping Britain's railway industry throughout a transformative century.
What's inside:
- Comprehensive history of ASLEF from formation to centenary
- Coverage of major industrial actions and negotiations
- Personal accounts from locomotive engineers and firemen
- Photographs documenting union activities across the decades
- Context of the broader labour movement and railway development
- Stories of solidarity during wartime and industrial change
- Evolution from the steam era through to modern railways
Perfect for:
- Trade union historians and labour movement researchers
- Railway enthusiasts interested in social history
- Current and former ASLEF members and railway workers
- Students of industrial relations and working-class history
- Collectors of trade union and railway heritage materials
Details:
Title: ASLEF 1880-1980: 100 Years Strong
Period covered: 1880-1980
Format: Hardback
Condition: Pre-owned, good condition that reflects its age
An essential record of a century of railway workers' collective action and achievement in shaping Britain's railways.
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