Ten girls who struck when their manager, Mr. F. R. Black, was given one minute's notice a week last Tuesday are to continue their struggle. Meeting on Tuesday, April 7th, together with husbands and sweethearts, thoy reaffirmed their intention to struggle for trade union recognition at Decorwall and Crown Wallpapers. Their union, USDAW, has made the strike the official, Although various excuses were given, Mr. Blackmants dismissal flowed from his union activities. Messages of support should be sent to: Mrs, Wise, 26, Gregory Avenue, Coventry. Next issue we will feature a report by Mrs. Wise on the whole question.
The WeekThe Week Vol. 1, No. 15, 9 April 1964
Wallpaper Shopgirls Prepare for Long Strike Wallpaper
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