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.
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Transferred to MPI 1/296/1
Catalogue reference: SUPP 5/56
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- SUPP 5/56
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Date (When the record was created)
- [c.1760]
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Description (What the record is about)
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Transferred to MPI 1/296/1
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- The National Archives, Kew
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- Public Record(s)
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- Open Document, Open Description
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- Manufacturing
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Record URL
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SUPP 5
Ordnance Establishments: Headquarters and Factory Records
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