Class Struggle, the State & the General Strike – The Lasting Significance of the 1926 General Strike 100 Years On
Panel Discussion marking the centenary of “Red Friday”
* The background & events of “Red Friday” and the role of the state – Mary Davis
* The importance of solidarity and TU alliances
* The importance of workers’ history and MML’s collections – Meirian Jump
Chair: Mariela Kohon
We start our commemoration of the General Strike centenary with an event to celebrate Red Friday, July 1925.
Red Friday was a victory for the miners. It marked a significant moment when the government backed down and granted a subsidy to the mining industry to prevent wage reductions and mine closures.
It was a temporary victory.
The state responded by bolstering its security measures and preparing legislation to counteract potential industrial actions. Propaganda campaigns were launched to sway public opinion against the perceived dangers of communism and union power. The government meticulously planned its strategy to maintain control, anticipating the battles that loomed on the horizon.
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