On This Day - 22 Jan 1979: Massive Public sector strike across the UK

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22 Jan 1979: Massive Public sector strike across the UK22 Jan 1979: Massive Public sector strike across the UK

Released On: 22 Jan 2023

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Public service unions hold the biggest mass stoppage in more than 50 years.

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