Movies and TvShows featuring "trade-union" theme.
The Rag Trade is a British television sitcom broadcast by the BBC between 1961 and 1963 and by LWT between 1977 and 1978. The scripts were by Ronald Wolfe and Ronald Chesney, who later wrote Wild, Wild Women, Meet the Wife and On the Buses. Wild, Wild Women was a period variation of The Rag Trade. The action centred on a small clothing workshop, Fenner Fashions in London. Although run by Harold Fenner and Reg the foreman, the female workers are led by militant shop steward Paddy Fleming, ever ready to strike, with the catchphrase "Everybody out!" Other cast members included Sheila Hancock, Esma Reese Cannon, Wanda Ventham and Barbara Windsor. The Rag Trade was revived by ITV company LWT in 1977, with Jones and Karlin reprising their roles. The 1977 version ran for two series, most of the scripts being based on the BBC episodes from the 1960s, and featured Anna Karen and future EastEnders star Gillian Taylforth as factory workers. The theme tune for the LWT series was written and performed by Lynsey De Paul.
The True Believers is a 1988 Australian mini series which looks at the history of the Australian Labor Party from the end of World War Two up to the Australian Labor Party split of 1955. It was co-written by Bob Ellis who focused on three characters "Chifley, the unlettered man of great dignity; Menzies, who used to stand for something but eventually stood only for Menzies; and Evatt, the grand idealist... It's almost like Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part 1. It's a chunk of national history during Australia's great era of change after the war."
Eight Hours Don’t Make a Day is a TV show set in West Germany that depicts the everyday life of working-class factory workers. It explores social issues, workers' rights, family relationships, and the solidarity among comrades. The show also touches on German culture and the impact of the Deutsche Mark. Foosball, trade unions, and social problems are also central themes in the series.
Charles Dickens' bleak, passionate novel about the challenges of life in 19th-century London comes to life.
In 1907, the miners in Sulitjelma in Fauske in Nordland made a famous rebellion against greedy mine owners.
This 9-episodes documentary series extensively examines the history of Poland in the 20th Century, telling the story through archival films, newsreels, interviews, and readings from novels and poems.
Hoffa is a biographical crime drama that follows the life of Jimmy Hoffa, a prominent labor organizer and leader of the Teamsters union. The movie explores his involvement in organized crime, illegal activities, and his eventual disappearance in the 1970s.
Bastard Boys is an Australian television miniseries broadcast on the ABC in 2007. It tells the story of the 1998 Australian waterfront dispute. The script, published by Currency Press, won the 2007 Queensland Premier's Literary Award for Best Television Script.
The Sicilian is a crime drama movie set in Sicily, Italy, during the 1940s. It follows the life of a Sicilian mafia don and his journey of betrayal, political corruption, and social reform. The protagonist, a communist revolutionary, becomes a martyr while fighting for agrarian reform and the rights of the working class. The movie explores themes of power, loyalty, and the impact of class differences on society.
In 1930s New York City, a journey through the criminal underworld unfolds as a family deals with murder, revenge, and madness after the death of their brother.
Carry On at Your Convenience is a British comedy film set in a factory where a worker organizes a worker's union and faces various humorous situations.
After Stonewall is a documentary that explores the historical events and milestones of the LGBTQ+ rights movement following the Stonewall Riots, including the formation of advocacy groups, the fight for equal rights, and the impact of the AIDS crisis.
A wealthy department store tycoon goes undercover as a shoe salesman to get to know his employees and discovers the struggles and class differences they face. Along the way, he falls in love with a working woman and joins forces with the employees to fight for better working conditions.
The Snows of Kilimanjaro is a drama film about a man who reflects on his life and his choices while on a safari in Africa. The movie explores themes of justice, poverty, and the impact of a traumatic event on the protagonist's life. It also delves into the relationships between mothers and their children, highlighting the absence, selfishness, and generosity of mothers. The main character, a welder who loses his job due to downsizing, struggles with unemployment and the challenges of finding meaning in his life. The film also touches upon trade unions, early retirement, robbery, and solidarity.
A documentary about the rise of the Solidarity movement in Poland during the 1980s, its struggles against political repression, and its impact on the eventual fall of communism in Europe. The film explores the historic events that took place in Gdansk and Warsaw, focusing on the shipyard workers' union and their fight for workers' rights. It also delves into the role of Polish politicians, the communist propaganda machine, and the state crimes committed during the era. The documentary provides a comprehensive look at the labor union's influence, the support it gained from anti-communist movements, and the significant role it played in bringing about political change in the region.
In 'A Whole Life Ahead,' a recent graduate enters the workforce and faces the absurdities of corporate life. She takes on a series of odd jobs, dealing with a boss from hell, social issues, and workplace bullying. Along the way, she discovers love and navigates the complexities of romantic relationships.
The Angry Silence is a 1960 drama film that follows Tom Curtis, a factory worker who becomes resentful of the oppressive silence and conformity of his co-workers during a labor strike. As the shop steward and his wife try to convince Tom to join the strike, he faces intense pressure to conform. Tom decides to stand up against the silence, exposing the corrupt practices within the factory and fighting for his rights as an individual. This gripping film explores themes of labor relations, industrial strife, and the power of speaking out against injustice.
A naive Oxford graduate starts working in a factory, where he becomes caught up in a labor dispute and attempts to navigate the complex relationships between labor and management.
Viva l'Italia is a comedy movie that explores the political corruption and protest in Italy. The story revolves around a trade-union leader who becomes a politician and gets involved in various scandals. A group of citizens, including a bocce player and a hamster lover, form a protest movement to fight against the corruption and nepotism. Along the way, they encounter hospital issues and deal with the challenges of dementia. The movie provides a satirical take on the political system in Italy.
A few months after May '68, Robert, a graduate of the Ecole Normale Supérieure and a far-left activist, decides to get a job at Citroën as a line worker. Like other comrades, he wants to infiltrate the factory to rekindle the revolutionary fire, but the majority of workers no longer want to hear about politics. When Citroën decides to pay back the Grenelle Agreements by requiring workers to work 3 hours overtime per week for free, Robert and some others see the possibility of a social movement.