HNBC p49 4 dialogue

James Doyle hears the noise of the Boilermakers strike and decides to join them, despite not being a Boilermaker himself. The strike is mainly about a rise in wages and overtime for nights. James believes that a rise in pay will lead to inflation and benefit only a few, calling it blackmail. He mentions the high unemployment in Tyneside and how employers exploit Boilermakers by paying them low wages. James introduces himself as part of a family of fighters and warns against anyone trying to stop him from joining the strike. Dialogue 49, James Doyle and the Boilermakers strike. I say, boy, what's all that frightful noise? It's the Boilermakers from Tyneside. They're on strike. I'm on my way to join them. You a Boilermaker? Me? No, I slave for United Alloys. But I'll add my voice to anyone fighting for his rights. Wait, why are they striking this time? A rise in wages, mainly. And overtime for nights. Why don't they use their brains? A rise in pay means rising prices and greater inflation. What's the point? Who gains? That's blackmail, mate. There's high unemployment in Tyneside, and the employers exploit the situation. They pay a highly trained Boilermaker starvation wages. It's a disgrace. What's your name? James Doyle. I come from a line of fighters. My Aunt Jane trained herself to the railings in 1908. She was quite famous. I shall be highly annoyed if you try yourself to mine.