In 1976, Jayaben Desai led South Asian women in the Grunwick strike, demanding dignity, fair pay & union rights.
Their courage reshaped labour history.
#SouthAsianHeritageMonth #StrikersInSaris
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/explore-the-...
Their courage reshaped labour history.
#SouthAsianHeritageMonth #StrikersInSaris
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/explore-the-...
Jayaben Desai and the Grunwick dispute
In August 1976, a group of migrant workers led by Jayaben Desai walked out of the Grunwick Film Processing Laboratory in the London Borough of Brent. Taking a stand against racism, low pay and limited...
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August 5, 2025 at 12:33 PM
In 1976, Jayaben Desai led South Asian women in the Grunwick strike, demanding dignity, fair pay & union rights.
Their courage reshaped labour history.
#SouthAsianHeritageMonth #StrikersInSaris
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/explore-the-...
Their courage reshaped labour history.
#SouthAsianHeritageMonth #StrikersInSaris
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/explore-the-...