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The 1984–1985 United Kingdom miners' strike was a major industrial action within the British coal industry in an attempt to prevent closures of pits that the government deemed "uneconomic" in the coal industry, which had been nationalised in 1947.
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During the 1960s, however, their pay fell behind other workers, and by 1970 miners were earning 3.1% less than the average worker in manufacturing. [9] It was the first time since 1926 that British miners had officially gone on strike (although there had been unofficial strikes, as recently as 1969). [10]
For many women, the miners' strike of 1984 transformed their lives. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. Mail ...
UK miners' strike may refer to: 1893 United Kingdom miners' strike; South Wales miners' strike (1910) 1912 United Kingdom national coal strike; UK miners' strike (1921) UK miners' strike (1953) 1969 United Kingdom miners' strike, a widespread unofficial strike; 1972 United Kingdom miners' strike; UK miners' strike (1974)
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The government responded to a strike by the Yorkshire miners in July 1919 by planning measures to maintain the mines during the strike. [4] In April 1921 the miners went on strike, seeking equalisation of wages between coalfields, but the unity of the triple alliance collapsed, leaving the miners to fight on until hunger drove them back to work ...
The 1912 United Kingdom national coal strike was the first national strike by coal miners in the United Kingdom. Its main goal was securing a minimum wage.After 37 days, the government intervened and ended the strike by passing the Coal Mines Act, extending minimum wage provisions to the mining industry and certain other industries with many manual jobs.