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DocArchive (1995): Blue Rinse and Starch - 1945 Laundress Strike
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DocArchive (1995): Blue Rinse and Starch - 1945 Laundress Strike
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Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Jan 5, 2009
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Podcast episode
Description
In 1945, women laundry workers went on strike for a second week's holiday. The strike removed over 1,500 workers from 13 weeks of work, and affected 14 laundries in Dublin city. This documentary tells of a historic conflict over workers' rights. (First Broadcast 1995)
Released:
Jan 5, 2009
Format:
Podcast episode
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