Episode 3 of 3
Strike Outbreak
- When
- 14 August 1889
- Where
- Port of London
The industrial dispute involving dock workers in the Port of London broke out on 14 August 1889.
The strike began without union involvement. It resulted in victory for the 100,000 strikers when they won their pay claim of sixpence per hour, the so-called 'dockers' tanner'. The strike established strong trade unions amongst London dockers.
Sources
- 1889 London dock strike Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
- Ben Tillett Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-11
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