Strife: A Drama in Three Acts, written by John Galsworthy in 1909, is a play centered on a winter strike at the Trenartha Tin Plate Works. It portrays the conflict between the board of directors, led by John Anthony, and the striking workers, represented by David Roberts. The play examines themes of class struggle, the moral complexities of labor disputes, and the human cost of industrial conflict, highlighting the contrasting perspectives of both the capitalist interests and the workers' rights. Galsworthy's work remains relevant for its exploration of social and political issues within the labor movement.
