State archives: Dunnes Stores strike demonstrated power of the few

The Dunnes Stores strike began on July 19, 1984.

State archives: Dunnes Stores strike demonstrated power of the few

The Irish Distributive and Administrative Trade Union (IDATU) had instructed its members not to handle produce from South Africa in a protest against that country’s policy of apartheid.

Working at a checkout counter, Mary Manning, 22, explained to a customer that she would not handle two South African grapefruits.

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