Timeline of Organised Labour

As workers came together into towns and factories, they were able to organise themselves into societies and unions for mutual support. This timeline includes some of the significant dates and events.

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Source TUC archive - Tolpuddle Martyrs cutting
Source Spartacus - 'Growth of Union' family trees