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Morning Star Presents Black History Month: The Imperial Typewriters Strike

14 October @ 2:15 pm - 4:00 pm BST

Free

The Imperial Typewriters Strike

 

A Public meeting to discuss the 1974 strike mostly consisted of South Asian women, who bravely protested the pay disparity between themselves and their white colleagues, amid a fierce battle against their employers, the National Front, and even their own union. The ramifications of this strike are still felt today.

 

Speakers including Claudia Webbe and Roger McKenzie.

 

Saturday 14th October 2.15 pm

Details

Date:
14 October
Time:
2:15 pm - 4:00 pm BST
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.morningstaronline.co.uk/

Venue

Leicester Secular Hall
75 Humberstone Gate
Leicester, LE1 1WB Leicester + Google Map

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