Thousands of idle in East End, Master Tailor Strike. 'Manufacturers', or master tailors, dealing in women's coats and skirts, and declared a strike in East End London. They are demanding, among other things, an immediate increase of 20% of present prices from the wholesalers, with a minimum standard of 4s per garment. According to Mr A Blondin, secretary of the Masters organisation, 700 factories are closed on thousands of workers idle. Photo shows, workers made idle by the strike, discussing the situation outside the East End factory. 20. September 1937

Thousands of idle in East End, Master Tailor Strike. 'Manufacturers', or master tailors, dealing in women's coats and skirts, and declared a strike in East End London. They are demanding, among other things, an immediate increase of 20% of present prices from the wholesalers, with a minimum standard of 4s per garment. According to Mr A Blondin, secretary of the Masters organisation, 700 factories are closed on thousands of workers idle. Photo shows, workers made idle by the strike, discussing the situation outside the East End factory. 20. September 1937 Stock Photo
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