Historical Events tagged with "tradeunion"
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Social Movements & Civil Rights
Miners Strike Begins at Cortonwood Colliery
March 6th, 1984 41 years ago
A significant strike commenced when miners at Cortonwood Colliery in Brampton Bierlow walked out in protest. The strike was part of a larger movement that involved the majority of miners across the United Kingdom, lasting almost a year. It was sparked by disputes over pit closures and working conditions, representing a major moment in labor history.
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