Odds and Ends

TUBCS Newsletter issue 98, in 1998, had a 9-page article on the Grunwick dispute, a strike fighting for trade union rights. Consideration is being given to an illustrated updated article of this epic struggle.

There was some concerted Postal support at the time with postal workers at the Cricklewood office blacking the companies mail for 38 days, and the UPW London No 3 District Council giving full active support.

The UPW was sanctioned by the high court during the dispute.

WCML hold some files on the strike, and we know of several strike bulletins issued.

Follow up from previous issues, badges for identification and anything else you want to send in.

Following on from our article on FTAT in the last edition these three images are copies of original designs of some of the badges we listed.

We are keen to uncover any leaflets/ stickers that are in collections, and what, if any badges were issued other than the button shown, especially UPW and Brent Trades Council material, at the moment we only have hearsay from an ex local rep.

CWU HQ Research dept have provided an extensive chronology of the dispute, which is extremely useful, any other ephemera will be most welcome.

TUC Library Collections have a few posters/leaflets on their web site http: unionhistory.info contact has been made with Brent Trades Council, instrumental in the support and help they provided during the strike.

Stuff is out there, as are the collectors, so if you can help it would be most appreciat

The hexagon shape changed to a shield, same words and the Norwich support group badge signifies Night time, the witch, which refers to Barnoldwick and the Pendle witches, thanks for sending them in.

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