Trade unionism in Ireland stretches as far back as the 1700s. By 1800 the labour organisations of Irish workers had taken root, but many attempts were made by employers and local and central governments to stop the Irish workers’ efforts. Despite this, improvements in the working conditions for certain skilled workers were seen. One such… Continue reading Ireland | The Challenges in Unionising Women Workers in the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
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