03. Made in Dagenham, Nigel Cole (2010) (Video time)

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GOING FURTHER

After the Dagenham strike, women's salaries were raised to 92% of what men received. Imagine the conversation which preceded this decision.

STUDENT A:

You are Rita, the union leader. You explain the situation of women in your factory and why you think their salaries should be raised.

STUDENT B:

You are the Minister of Employment. You try to make Rita understand that equal pay cannot be achieved at once but you showsympathy for Rita's position.