Collective action can bring improvement from "summary" of The Road To Wigan Pier by George Orwell
In the coal-mining districts of Yorkshire and Lancashire, the living conditions of the working class were deplorable. Families lived in cramped, unsanitary houses with no running water or indoor toilets. Disease and malnutrition were rampant, and children often suffered from chronic illnesses due to the harsh living conditions. Despite these bleak circumstances, the residents of these mining communities found strength in solidarity and collective action. Through the efforts of trade unions and social movements, workers were able to improve their living and working conditions. They fought for better wages, shorter working hours, and improved safety regulations in the mines. The power of collective action was evident in the miners' strikes and protests, where workers came together to demand fair treatment from their employers and the government. By standing united against oppression and exploitation, the working class was able to bring about significant improvements in their quality of life. As Orwell witnessed firsthand during his time in Wigan, the spirit of solidarity and resistance was a driving force behind the movement for social change. The working class refused to accept their dire circumstances and instead banded together to fight for a better future for themselves and their families. Through their collective action, the miners and their allies were able to challenge the status quo and push for reforms that would benefit the entire community. The power of solidarity and unity demonstrated in these mining communities serves as a powerful reminder of the potential for collective action to bring about positive change in society.
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