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Bernie Grant Collection - Chronology - 1970s

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1971 *
  • Organises UPW 41 day strike
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    1975 *
  • Joins the Labour Party
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    1977 *
  • Founder member of numerous anti-racist and anti-fascist organizations, and organizer of major protests against the National Front in London. Organises numerous community campaigns against racism in policing, education, housing, and to promote needs of local youth.
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    1978 - 83 *
  • Area Official for National Union of Public Employees, representing Local government and NHS workers, organising industrial action, and pressing for internal recognition of rights of black workers
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      * This link opens in a new window - Bernie Grant's personal NUPE contribution card
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      * Bernie Grant's personal NUPE contribution card
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      * This link opens in a new window - Bernie Grant's handwritten notes re workplace discrimination against 'black and other immigrant workers by management and trade unions'.
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      * Bernie Grant's handwritten notes re workplace discrimination against 'black and other immigrant workers by management and trade unions'.
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    1978 *
  • Made Honorary Life Member of UPW on leaving the Union
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      * This link opens in a new window - Postal Union Honorary badge that Bernie Grant was particularly proud of
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      * Postal Union Honorary badge that Bernie Grant was particularly proud of
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    1979 - 83 *
  • Deputy Leader of Haringey Council
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  • Founder member of Standing Conference of Afro-Caribbean and Asian Councillors
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