Rebels in the Records: Equal pay protests from Dagenham Women by Lily

The video explores the 1960s, highlighting the contrast between its pop culture and the political upheaval of the era. It focuses on the Dagenham strike by female machinists at Ford, who protested against pay inequality. Despite not achieving full equal pay, their actions demonstrated the power of collective industrial action. The video emphasizes the ongoing relevance of union support and the need to address modern gender pay gaps.

What were some of the major political movements in the 1960s?

• The rise of digital technology

• Protests against the Vietnam War and civil rights movement

• The invention of the internet

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

What did the Women's Employment Survey of 1968 reveal about women's earnings?

• Women earned more than men

• Women were not part of the workforce

• Women earned less than five shillings an hour

• Women had equal pay with men

What triggered the Dagenham strike by the sewing machinists?

• A protest against the Vietnam War

• A request for better working conditions

• A downgrade in their pay classification

• A demand for more vacation days

How did the Dagenham strike impact Ford's operations?

• It resulted in a new car model launch

• It had no impact on Ford's operations

• It led to an increase in car production

• It caused a complete closure of UK factories

What was the outcome of the negotiations led by Barbara Castle?

• The machinists received equal pay

• The machinists were graded up

• The machinists went back to their original pay grade

• The machinists received 92% of what their male coworkers earned

What is the significance of union action according to the video?

• It is no longer relevant in modern times

• It helps protect and advance workers' rights

• It only benefits large corporations

• It is a barrier to economic growth

What does the video suggest about the current gender pay gap in the UK?

• It has been completely eliminated

• It is still a significant issue at 15.5%

• It only affects nonbinary individuals

• It is not influenced by race