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Queen Marys crew goes back. Following a meeting in striking members of the crew
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Queen Marys crew goes back. Following a meeting in striking members of the crew
Queen Marys crew goes back.
Following a meeting in striking members of the crew of the Cunard White Star Liner Queen Mary at Southampton today (Thursday), where Seaman heard leaders of the Seamens Rank and File Committee tell them that they had won of their point, I cry of yes went up from the men on strike as Mr Barney Flynn, Chairman of the Committee, put the question are you willing to follow me back to work?.
Photo shows, marching back to the Queen Mary after the decision to return to work today (Thursday).
6 November 1947
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Media ID 10975617
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1940s Dockside Harbour Nineteen Forties Queue
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This historic photo captures a significant moment in the labor movement aboard the iconic Cunard White Star Liner Queen Mary. After an intense meeting between striking crew members and leaders of the Seamens Rank and File Committee, victory was declared for the workers. The image shows a powerful scene as the crew marches back to their ship at Southampton harbor on November 6,1947. The atmosphere is charged with emotion as Mr Barney Flynn, Chairman of the Committee, poses a crucial question to his fellow seamen: "Are you willing to follow me back to work?". In response, a resounding cry of yes erupts from the men who had been on strike. This photograph encapsulates their determination and unity in achieving their demands. The dockside setting adds depth to this historical moment, emphasizing both the significance of maritime labor unions and Southampton's role as a vital port during that era. The monochrome tones lend an air of nostalgia, transporting us back to this pivotal time in history. Preserved by TopFoto. co. uk, this image serves as a reminder of past struggles for workers' rights while also honoring those who fought tirelessly for better working conditions aboard one of Britain's most famous ocean liners - Queen Mary.
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