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Events, Labour history news

Robert Rumble Conference 2026 Report

On the 14 May 2026, the inaugural Robert Rumble Conference brought together almost one hundred participants to explore the life, work, and legacy of Robert Rumble and the Poor Man’s Improvement and Land Settlement Association (PMILSA) at the Grace Baptist Church, May Pen, Clarendon, Jamaica. Organised as part of the Jamaica–Wales Alliance and Learning Links International “Building Bridges of Friendship” programme, the event focused on … Continue reading Robert Rumble Conference 2026 Report

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Commemorating Robert Rumble and the tenants’ strike of 1938

Liz Millman reports on an event to mark a significant event in the history of Jamaica. On 23 April 1938, the Poor Man’s Improvement and Land Settlement Association set up by activist Robert Rumble sent a petition to the Governor of Jamaica demanding a minimum wage for agricultural workers and peasants, and an end to exploitation by landlords. The petition stated that a century after … Continue reading Commemorating Robert Rumble and the tenants’ strike of 1938

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Robert Rumble and the PMILSA Petition Submission to the Governor of Jamaica

In April 1938, the Poor Man’s Improvement and Land Settlement Association sent a petition to the Governor of Jamaica demanding a minimum wage for agricultural workers and peasants, and to bring an end to exploitation by the landowner, Lord Penrhyn, who managed his properties through agents in Jamaica from his home at Penrhyn Castle in North Wales. Chaired by Robert Rumble, the campaign succeeded in … Continue reading Robert Rumble and the PMILSA Petition Submission to the Governor of Jamaica

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