DocArchive (1995): Blue Rinse and Starch - 1945 Laundress Strike




Documentary on One - RTÉ Documentaries show

Summary: In 1945, women laundry workers went on strike for a second week's holiday. The strike removed over 1,500 workers from 13 weeks of work, and affected 14 laundries in Dublin city. This documentary tells of a historic conflict over workers' rights. (First Broadcast 1995)