The story of
Jayaben Desai and the Grunwick dispute
In August 1976, a group of migrant workers led by Jayaben Desai took a historic stand against racism, low pay and limited workers’ rights.
Piece
Part 5. Factory to Enquiry.
Catalogue reference: MH 15/100
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- MH 15/100
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1910-1920
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Description (What the record is about)
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Part 5. Factory to Enquiry.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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- Open Document, Open Description
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- Topics
- Manufacturing
- Local Government
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MH 15
Local Government Board and predecessors: Subject Indexes of Correspondence
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