ULSTER WORKERS COUNCIL STRIKE 1974 EXPLAINED

Описание: In this video, we take a closer look at the Ulster Workers’ Council Strike of May 1974, a key turning point in the Troubles. Learn how this strike, led by loyalist workers and backed by paramilitary groups, brought Northern Ireland to a standstill and caused the collapse of the Sunningdale power-sharing government.

Why did unionists oppose the Sunningdale Agreement? How did the strike succeed in just two weeks? And what impact did it have on future peace efforts in Northern Ireland?

📌 Topics covered:

Who were the Ulster Workers’ Council?

What caused the 1974 strike?

Role of loyalist paramilitaries

Collapse of the power-sharing executive

🎓 Perfect for CCEA GCSE History students or anyone interested in modern Irish history.
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