Strike at Brannans
Artist documentation of a London factory strike raising awareness and support
Initiator(s)
Conrad Atkinson
Description
The artist documented the year-long strike of the mostly female factory staff who were demanding better working conditions. The result of his research was an exhibition of newspaper coverage, case histories, wage slips, local people's photographs, films and videos. This action attracted media attention and became the organising centre for strikers. The artist sold copies of a print - strike committee signatures over the factory license - to raise money for the strikers.
Goals
Through the exhibition the artist raised money for the strikers.
Beneficial outcomes
The project positively influenced the unionisation of Brannan's London Factory.
Location
United Kingdom
Users
Workers.
Maintained by
Conrad Atkinson
Duration
1972
Category
Scientific
Pedagogical
Politics
Urban Development
Economy
Environment
Social
