Remembering the #Grunwick strike led by #JayabenDesai, the fierce and inspirational leader of the 1976-8 #GrunwickStrike.
This was a key event in the history of British trade unionism, particularly for its role in confronting racism and highlighting the fight for trade union recognition.
on June 22 1977 #ArthurScargill showed what real leadership is, along with his army of #NUM members from across the country traveled to the #Grunwick factory to join the picket line, demonstrating workers #SolidarityInAction.
As Arthur always says ;
“What you need is not marches, demonstrations, rallies or wide associations, all of them are important. What you need is direct action. The sooner people understand that, the sooner we’ll begin to change things”
Johnnie Taylor