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.

How can modern workers learn from the actions of the Dagenham machinists?

What does the 2020 UK gender pay gap statistic reveal about ongoing issues of gender equality?

In what ways did the Dagenham strike reflect the broader issues of women's rights in the 1960s?