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This is the story of the stonemasons strike of 1841 which brought to a halt the building of Nelson’s Column

Striking stories

There have been numerous interesting and important industrial disputes. Here are some striking stories from the front line.

Some extraordinary and dedicated people have passed through the trade union movement. The stories of their trade union lives are

This page shows the origins of the Union of Construction, Allied Trades and Techicians (UCATT) in the form of a family

This is the story of the National Union of Boot and Shoe Operatives (NUBSO).

This is the story of the Somersetshire Miners Association.

This page shows the origins of the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (USDAW) in the form of a family

This page shows the origins of the Transport and General Workers Union (TGWU, or sometimes T&G) in the form of

This page shows the origins of the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) in the form of a family tree. Click the

This is the story of the National and Local Government Officers Association (NALGO), formerly known as the National Association of Local