What the records say
- When
- 15 May 1974 – 28 May 1974
- Kind
- Strike
- Coordinates
- 54.61° N, 6.69° W
- Description
- May 1974 general strike in Northern Ireland
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
Ulster Workers' Council strike
May 1974 general strike in Northern Ireland
The Ulster Workers' Council (UWC) strike was a general strike that took place in Northern Ireland between 15 May and 28 May 1974, during "the Troubles". The strike was called by unionists who were against the Sunningdale Agreement, which had been signed in December 1973.
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