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Timeline of strikes in 1984

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In 1984, a number of labour strikes, labour disputes, and other industrial actions occurred.

Background

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A labour strike is a work stoppage caused by the mass refusal of employees to work. This can include wildcat strikes, which are done without union authorisation, and slowdown strikes, where workers reduce their productivity while still carrying out minimal working duties. It is usually a response to employee grievances, such as low pay or poor working conditions. Strikes can also occur to demonstrate solidarity with workers in other workplaces or pressure governments to change policies.

Timeline

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Continuing strikes from 1983

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January

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February

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March

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April

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May

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June

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July

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August

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September

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October

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November

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December

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Changes in legislation affecting strikes

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In the United Kingdom, the government of Margaret Thatcher passed the Trade Union Act 1984.

In Nicaragua, the Sandinista National Liberation Front-led Junta of National Reconstruction lifts a two-year ban on strikes in August. In September, pro-government unions passed a resolution voluntarily abandoning the use of strikes to settle labour disputes.[59]

References

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