Winter of Discontent
Connexipedia Article

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Resource Type:  Article
Cx Number:  CX10030

A term used to describe the British winter of 1978-1979, during which there were widespread strikes by local authority trade unions demanding larger pay raises for their members.

Subject Headings

• British History
• Events Listed in Connexipedia
• Events 1950-1999
• Labour History
• Strikes