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How 1970s Britain Beat the Anti-Union Laws
In the 70s, a law intended to hobble Britain’s trade unions was defeated with a wave of popular anger. Today, as the Tories again attack the right to strike, that history should be remembered.
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Edda Nicolson is a lecturer and specialist in trade union history at Wolverhampton University.
In the 70s, a law intended to hobble Britain’s trade unions was defeated with a wave of popular anger. Today, as the Tories again attack the right to strike, that history should be remembered.