02058cam a22003013u 4500 75496 UtSlPG 20260610134739.0 m cr n 260607r20251906utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PH Walakorpi, Urho Wiljo, 1886-1957 Työlakko Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2025-03-01 Tapio Riikonen "Työlakko: Näytelmä kolmessa näytöksessä" by Urho Wiljo Walakorpi is a play written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around a labor strike at a factory owned by Patruuna Svensson, delving into the conflicts between the factory workers advocating for better wages and the dismissive attitudes of their employer. The play explores themes of social struggle, class conflict, and the resilience of workers against oppressive strategies from management. At the start of the play, we are introduced to Patruuna Svensson and Mustaan Perttilä in the factory office, discussing the ongoing strike by the workers. Svensson exhibits a mocking and confident demeanor, believing that the workers will eventually surrender to the pressures of hunger and economic hardship. As the scene unfolds, the laborers, represented by various characters, express their determination to stand firm despite the threats and intimidation from management. The opening establishes a clear divide between the powerful employer and the struggling employees, setting the stage for the unfolding drama of the workers' fight for dignity and fair treatment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Hämeenlinna: Boman & Karlsson, 1906 Finnish drama -- 20th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75496 116221 116221