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Strike Seamen
History of Great Britain
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| | 1988 | Thatcher, Margaret Hilda | |
31st Jan The NUSA  called a national strike in support of the 161 crew sacked by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company for refusing to accept new terms & conditions |
| 4th Feb The National Union of Seamen (NUS) back down in the High Court after a three-day stoppage, which has stifled seafaring trade and transport in the UK |
| 4th Feb Thousands of seamen at major British ports are continuing to strike even though their union has called an end to the action |
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