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Foreign News
August 2, 1830
Phenix Gazette
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Female haymakers in Oakev, Wilts., struck over a wage reduction from 10d to 9d per day, assembling 60-70 women and passing a resolution to withhold labor until the old rate is restored.
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A strike for Wages by female Haymakers -- On Wednesday last the farmers of the parish of Oakev, Wilts. agreed to reduce the wages of female haymakers from 10d to 9d per day; which caused general dissatisfaction among them: some of whom assembled the next morning at the belfry, and tolled the bell. Their numbers soon increased to between 60 and 70; when a "resolution was passed," that they would not return to their work till the old price of 10d. per day should be obtained from their employers.
Bath Chronicle.
Bath Chronicle.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic
Rebellion Or Revolt
What keywords are associated?
Female Haymakers
Wage Strike
Oakev Wilts
Wages Reduction
Labor Resolution
Where did it happen?
Oakev, Wilts.
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Oakev, Wilts.
Event Date
Wednesday Last
Outcome
resolution passed by 60-70 women to not return to work until old wage of 10d per day is restored.
Event Details
Farmers agreed to reduce wages of female haymakers from 10d to 9d per day, causing dissatisfaction. Some assembled at the belfry the next morning, tolled the bell, numbers increased to 60-70, and passed a resolution to withhold labor until old price obtained.