The boilermakers in Tyneside are on strike to demand higher wages and overtime pay for night work. James Doyle, who works for United Alloys but supports workers fighting for their rights, is traveling to join the strike. When questioned by an old gentleman, James explains that the boilermakers are underpaid for their skilled work, despite high employment in the area, and the employers are exploiting the workers.
The boilermakers in Tyneside are on strike to demand higher wages and overtime pay for night work. James Doyle, who works for United Alloys but supports workers fighting for their rights, is traveling to join the strike. When questioned by an old gentleman, James explains that the boilermakers are underpaid for their skilled work, despite high employment in the area, and the employers are exploiting the workers.
The boilermakers in Tyneside are on strike to demand higher wages and overtime pay for night work. James Doyle, who works for United Alloys but supports workers fighting for their rights, is traveling to join the strike. When questioned by an old gentleman, James explains that the boilermakers are underpaid for their skilled work, despite high employment in the area, and the employers are exploiting the workers.
Old gentleman: I say! What’s all that frightful noise? Boy: It’s the boilermakers from Tyneside. They’re on strike. I’m on the way to join them. Old gentleman: You a boilermaker? Boy: Me? No, I slave for United Alloys. But I’ll add my voice to anyone fighting for his rights. Old gentleman: Wait! Why are they striking this time? Boy: A rise in wages mainly-and overtime for nights Old gentleman: Why don’t they use their brains? A rise in pay means rising prices and greater inflation. What’s the point? Who gains? Boy: That’s blackmail, mate. There’s high employment in Tyneside and the employers exploit the situation. They pay a high trained boilermaker starvation wages. It’s a disgrace. Old gentleman: What’s your name? Boy: James Doyle I come from a line from fighters. My aunt Jane chained herself to the railinbgs in 1809. She was quite famous. Old gentleman: I shall be highly approved if you tie yourself to mine!