A Century of Tram Workers' Life Stories (Revised Edition)

The tram, a longstanding symbol of public transportation in Hong Kong, has witnessed the city's transformations. This book shares compelling stories from the 1950s and 1960s, showcasing the unity and resilience of the tram workers in their fight for rights and dignity. By examining early texts and comics of the tram union, the book offers insights into the lives of Chinese people under colonial rule and their unwavering pursuit of justice and dignity. The revised edition provides additional details on the tram management's "starvation policy" and sheds light on the roles of the two general managers, Simmons and Johnston, in the Russell Street bloodshed.