ABSTRACT
The first ever UK postal workers’ strike occurred, led by trade unionist Tom Jackson. It lasted 47 days. The workers were pursuing a 19.5 per cent pay rise. In the same year the Queen’s allowance was raised by over 50 per cent.
The first ever UK postal workers’ strike occurred, led by trade unionist Tom Jackson. It lasted 47 days. The workers were pursuing a 19.5 per cent pay rise. In the same year the Queen’s allowance was raised by over 50 per cent.