Movies and TvShows featuring "trade-unionist" 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.

A thriller investigation involving Maureen Kearney, the head union representative of a French multinational nuclear powerhouse, who becomes a whistleblower to expose top-secret deals. As she fights against government ministers and industry leaders, her life takes a dark turn when she is violently assaulted and the investigation takes an unexpected turn.

Charles Dickens' bleak, passionate novel about the challenges of life in 19th-century London comes to life.

Days of '36 is a historical drama set in 1936 Greece during the interwar period. It tells the story of a politician who gets involved in a plot to assassinate a trade unionist. The plot also involves drug trafficking, with the politician becoming an informant for the military dictatorship. The movie explores themes of power, betrayal, and the struggle for freedom.

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.

Based on a true story, the film narrates the life of a fictitious Peronist union leader who, after years of militancy, gains power in the union during the 1960s and gradually becomes a corrupt bureaucrat.

Dave (Jon Blake) and his buddy Peter (Mark Hembrow) are chased by a gang of thugs when they pick up the wrong box from a Melbourne warehouse in this comedy thriller. Instead of toys, the box contains a substantial amount of cash intended to be used in a money-laundering operation.

A documentary on the revolutionary life and career of director Juan Antonio Bardem, including interviews with many of his colleagues, including Luis Garcia Berlanga.

Brothers on the Line is a documentary that explores the lives and struggles of trade unionists in the auto industry, focusing on their fight for social justice, civil rights, and better working conditions. It delves into the history of labor unions and their impact on the middle class, as well as the challenges faced by workers in the face of strikes, pension issues, and healthcare concerns amidst the dominance of major car manufacturers like General Motors, Ford Motor Company, and Chrysler. The film provides a comprehensive look at the important role played by labor unions in safeguarding the rights and welfare of auto industry workers.