The campaign for equality continues 50 years on from strikes at Ford Dagenham
Commenting on the 50th anniversary of the equal pay strikes at Ford in Dagenham, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said:
“The Dagenham strikers changed the law and changed women's lives. Fifty years on, we stand on their shoulders.
“But the battle for equality continues. Too many big companies still have a gender pay gap. And too many women do crucial jobs like caring, cleaning and catering, but are stuck on low pay.
“We must celebrate the Ford strikers’ legacy by rediscovering their fighting spirit. That means getting more young women into unions and organising together to win equality for everyone at work.”
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) exists to make the working world a better place for everyone. We bring together more than 5.5 million working people who make up our 49 member unions. We support unions to grow and thrive, and we stand up for everyone who works for a living.
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