The Matchgirlsʼ Strike (1888) in London was a pro-test by 1,400 female workers at the Bryant & May factory against low wages and hazardous working conditions.

Supported by Annie Besant, the strike led to im-provements in working conditions and is regarded as a milestone in the labor movement.

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