Timeline of strikes in 1981

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In 1981, a number of labour strikes, labour disputes, and other industrial actions occurred.

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Background

A labor strike is a work stoppage caused by the mass refusal of employees to work. 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

Continuing strikes from 1980

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September

October

November

December

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In 1980, a number of labour strikes, labour disputes, and other industrial actions occurred.

In 1982, a number of labour strikes, labour disputes, and other industrial actions occurred.

In 1983, a number of labour strikes, labour disputes, and other industrial actions occurred.

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

In 1985, a number of labour strikes, labour disputes, and other industrial actions occurred.

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