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Workers strike in Jumet (Belgium) on 26 March 1886. Strikers
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Workers strike in Jumet (Belgium) on 26 March 1886. Strikers
Workers strike in Jumet (Belgium) on 26 March 1886. Strikers destroying an smelter in the H. Bandoux glass factory. Engraving
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1886 Destroy Destruction Labor Laborer Laborers Machinery Sabotage Strike Striker Worker Workerism Smelter
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This evocative engraving captures the intensity of the Workers' Strike in Jumet, Belgium, on 26 March 1886. The image portrays a group of determined laborers, their faces set with resolve, as they destroy the smelter in the H. Bandoux glass factory. The age-old industry of glassmaking, represented by the machinery and machinery behind them, is being dismantled piece by piece in a bold act of sabotage. The 19th century was a time of significant social and economic change, and the labor movement was gaining momentum across Europe. In Jumet, a small industrial town in Belgium, workers had been striking for better wages and working conditions. The situation had escalated, leading to this dramatic scene of destruction. The strikers, dressed in their work clothes and carrying tools, are shown in the foreground, their expressions conveying a sense of purpose and determination. Behind them, the smelter, a symbol of the industrial age and the source of their grievances, lies in ruins. The destruction of the smelter was a powerful statement of the workers' discontent and their willingness to take drastic action to bring about change. This engraving is a poignant reminder of the history of labor struggles and the sacrifices made by workers in the pursuit of better wages, working conditions, and dignity on the job. It also serves as a testament to the power of collective action and the enduring spirit of the working class.
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