449 - Affiche Ancienne Original vintage World War Two workplace propaganda poster featuring a cartoon story - It's more important now than ever for workers all to stand together. Here's Labour Charlie on the job, his pal's a Communist called Bob, and here comes Mr. Dismal Jim to have another go at him. Says Dismal, "What a dreadful risk to pal up with a Communist!" Says Charlie, "Turn it up, old mate, it's time you fellows saw things straight." "That night your house got knocked about 'twas me and Bob that dug you out. If we'd stood arguing the toss you'd have been a total loss." "Down at the factory Bob and me have teamed up on the J.P.C. What's the result? Production's up by umpteen points in every shop." "Out in the desert, side by side, Bob's friends and mine have fought and died to save the world for chaps like you, and now you tell us, 'This won't do'!" "Oh, chuck it, Dismal! Any fool knows the gag 'Divide and rule,' if that's how our opponents fight, what's the answer? Why - UNITE!" It's only commonsense to see that strength depends on unity. Let's learn the lesson of every land - divided we fall, united we stand. - Introduced during World War Two, JPCs (Joint Production Committee) aimed to bring together management and workers to improve efficiency and discuss issues such as better production, improved working conditions, quality control and new technologies, particularly in engineering, shipbuilding and industrial factories; initially the focus was on wartime regulations and production on the Home Front to help with the war effort. Issued by the Communist Party of Great Britain. Printed by Farleigh Press. Very good condition, creasing. Country of issue: UK, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 34.5x22, year of printing: 1943.