Five files of manuscript, typescript and printed papers, containing circulars, correspondence, leaflets, notes, photographs, press-releases, statements, etc. Papers concern conditions of service, outbreak and conduct of the strike, and involve the Ministry of Labour and other government agents, and the National Union of Hosiery and Knitwear Workers and other unions.
CBR Jersey Mills Papers
This material is held atUniversity of Sussex Special Collections
- Reference
- GB 181 SxMs 32
- Dates of Creation
- 1967-1968
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English.
- Physical Description
- One box; 0.4 cubic feet
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
CBR Jersey Mills Ltd owned a clothing factory in Shanklin Road, Brighton. In an industrial dispute during 1967-68, the workforce went on strike and was locked out. Mike Taylor was secretary to the 'CBR Lockout Committee'. He was later (1975) a Health Service Officer with the National Union of Public Employees.
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Acquisition Information
Donated by Mike Taylor, January 1976
Note
Prepared by John Farrant, September 2002.
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