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Framed Print : Waiters, chefs and kitchen hands at Londons Savoy hotel went on strike early today

Waiters, chefs and kitchen hands at Londons Savoy hotel went on strike early today



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Waiters, chefs and kitchen hands at Londons Savoy hotel went on strike early today

Waiters, chefs and kitchen hands at Londons Savoy hotel went on strike early today, it was decided that tables were to be left bare and underserviced in the private suites, restaurant and Grill room. Tickets has been detailed to guard every staff door and the taxi driver in entrance to warn the catering staff of the strike. The strikers are members of the London catering branch of the general and municipal workers union who claimed that 500 of the total staff of 800 are now in the union. The strike committee said " we have been forced to take this action after every other avenue of approach has been closed by the management."
Picture shows: Mrs Kaufmann, wife of a chef at the Savoy hotel, picketing outside the building this morning.
8 October 1946

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1940s Nineteen Forties Placards Protest Women Workers Savoy Strike


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Bring the historic moment of London's Savoy Hotel waiters, chefs, and kitchen hands striking to your home or office with our Media Storehouse Framed Prints. This captivating image from TopFoto.co.uk depicts the empty tables and underserviced rooms in the private suites, restaurant, and Grill room as a result of the early-morning labor action. Our high-quality framed prints are not only beautiful additions to your space but also valuable pieces of historical documentation. Order yours today and be a part of this significant moment in London's hospitality industry history.

Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller

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In this historic photo, taken on October 8,1946, we witness a powerful moment of protest at London's prestigious Savoy hotel. The caption informs us that the waiters, chefs, and kitchen hands of the hotel have gone on strike in an effort to fight for their rights. The decision was made to leave tables bare and underserviced in the private suites, restaurant, and Grill room as a form of demonstration. The image captures Mrs. Kaufmann, wife of a chef at the Savoy hotel, bravely picketing outside the building during this early morning strike. She stands tall with determination alongside her fellow workers who are members of the London catering branch of the general and municipal workers union. According to reports from the strike committee mentioned in the caption, every other avenue for negotiation had been closed by management before they were forced to take this action. It is revealed that out of a total staff count of 800 individuals working at Savoy hotel during that time period; approximately 500 were part of this union. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder not only of labor struggles faced by workers in mid-20th century Britain but also highlights women's participation in protests for better working conditions. It symbolizes resilience and unity among those fighting against injustice within their workplace environment.

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