Which strike did Barbara Castle intervene successfully in?
Miners strike
Ford sewing machinists strike
Dock strike
Teachers strike
Answer
The Ford sewing machinists strike, which took place in 1968, was a pivotal industrial dispute in the United Kingdom that garnered significant attention and support. Barbara Castle, then Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity, played a crucial role in intervening and successfully resolving the strike.
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