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I remember typing pools...

Steve Bridger

I remember my first day at work. The summer of 1981. County Hall. The smell of polished corridors and trolleys laden three-feet high with leaver arch files and buff folders. I opened a door and there it was: The Typing Pool. Page 3 of The Sun were always plastered on the walls of the printing unit whenever I was asked to make errands. We still had a few discussion threads on that topic in the early days here - in 2004!


And I've seen Made in Dagenham, the movie!


I only mention this as the CIPD published a report called Work Audit today, a fascinating look at how the world of work has changed
in Britain since 1952.


I thought we could share our own compelling vignettes of social history comparing changes in the way we work.


What do you reckon?


Steve

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  • I recall joining British Steel in the late 1970's - the works canteen also had a bar. The men responsible for tapping the blast furnace (a very hot job near molten metal) were given a "beer note" entitling them to a free pint to replace the sweat they'd lost. If a shift manager wanted a favour from someone he'd generally offer a "beer note" as a sweetener.


    Wonder what "elf and safety" said!


     

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  • I recall joining British Steel in the late 1970's - the works canteen also had a bar. The men responsible for tapping the blast furnace (a very hot job near molten metal) were given a "beer note" entitling them to a free pint to replace the sweat they'd lost. If a shift manager wanted a favour from someone he'd generally offer a "beer note" as a sweetener.


    Wonder what "elf and safety" said!


     

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