UK miners' strike (1984–1985)
GPTKB entity
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:labor_union
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_Orgreave
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
gptkb:military_conflict
gptkb:cultural_representations academic studies historical documentaries increased political activism impact on local economies influence on future labor movements commemoration events influence on social policy changes in labor laws impact on political parties formation of new unions influence on labor rights movements long-term community effects restructuring of the coal industry changes in public perception of unions legacy of division in communities |
| gptkbp:caused_by |
closure of coal mines
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| gptkbp:community_impact |
shift in political landscape
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired songs and films
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| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
support from international unions
|
| gptkbp:duration |
about one year
|
| gptkbp:economic_impact |
increased unemployment in mining communities
|
| gptkbp:end_date |
gptkb:1985
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| gptkbp:government_type |
gptkb:Margaret_Thatcher's_government
heavy police presence |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
marked decline of trade union power
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
UK miners' strike (1984–1985)
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| gptkbp:impact |
decline of coal industry
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
previous miners' strikes
|
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:National_Union_of_Mineworkers
violent clashes picketing solidarity actions |
| gptkbp:key_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_Orgreave
|
| gptkbp:key_figures |
gptkb:Arthur_Scargill
gptkb:Ian_Mac_Gregor |
| gptkbp:launch_date |
gptkb:1984
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| gptkbp:legacy |
increased union awareness
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive media coverage
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| gptkbp:outcome |
defeat of the miners
|
| gptkbp:participants |
over 100,000 miners
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| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Thatcherism
1980s British economic crisis |
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
significant social unrest
closure of many pits |
| gptkbp:supports |
mixed public support
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