Women's Land Army
The Women's Land Army was first created during World War One. At that time, the field work was done by men, but as they went to the fights, there were many people to do that work, and then the government asked women to help them take care of that job. Harvest Foods were very important, but they had to pick men, then women had to do that job.
Women who were part of "The Women's Land Army" did all the jobs that were related to the farm, such as threshing, ploughing, tractor driving, reclaiming land, drainage, etc. They wages for their salaries, their wages were set by the Agricultural Wages Board. If she was over 18 years, was £1 12 pence. The highest agreement was 50 hours in summer and 48 hours in winter. They had to work all week, this means, to work five days a week, and Saturday afternoon and Sunday off.
Women who were part of "The Women's Land Army" did all the jobs that were related to the farm, such as threshing, ploughing, tractor driving, reclaiming land, drainage, etc. They wages for their salaries, their wages were set by the Agricultural Wages Board. If she was over 18 years, was £1 12 pence. The highest agreement was 50 hours in summer and 48 hours in winter. They had to work all week, this means, to work five days a week, and Saturday afternoon and Sunday off.
Uniforms
Lady Denham was under the control of the army. Women who wanted to join "Women's Land Army" should be interviewed and after a while you were reported if you passed the interview. If she was accepted, she must learn agricultural issues such as milking cows, drainage, etc. The WTA is a civilian organization. There were ways for WLA members to express their grievances with farmers as well if they felt that they were being unfairly used.
The uniform of the WLA was functional. The women who worked on farms soiled uniforms, uniforms were adequate to perform the tasks, they were not in fashion, were ideal for the situation.
The uniform of the WLA was functional. The women who worked on farms soiled uniforms, uniforms were adequate to perform the tasks, they were not in fashion, were ideal for the situation.